BACKGROUND:
Kevin Brandt was appointed to serve on the Planning Commission on February 26, 2020, to fill a vacant seat with a term expiring on June 30, 2020. Mr. Brandt was reappointed on June 30, 2020, for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2023.
DISCUSSION:
On June 5, 2022, Mr. Brandt submitted a letter of resignation effective June 30, 2022, please see attached.
With the resignation of Mr. Brandt, the Planning Commission will have one vacancy with a term continuing to June 30, 2023.
Pursuant to Government Code 54974, a Notice of Vacancy will need to be posted upon the acceptance of Mr. Brandt’s resignation. No appointment can be made sooner than10 days after the Notice of Vacancy has been posted.
Staff recommends the City Council direct staff to do the following:
•Pursuant to Government Code 54974, post a Notice of Vacancy. •Direct staff on how to proceed with the filling of the vacant seat by choosing one of the following options:
1. Direct Staff to accept applications for the Planning Commission with a deadline of July 22, 2022, and agendize interviews and consider appointment for one seat with a term expiring on June 30, 2023, for the August 10, 2022, City Council Meeting.
2. City Council will consider those applicants that applied to serve on the Planning Commission that were interviewed on June 1, 2022, and were not appointed, at the August 10, 2022, City Council Meeting to fill the vacant seat with a term continuing to June 30, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this item.