CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
December 19, 2023 {{section.number}}f
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ONE NEW MEMBER TO SERVE A THREE-YEAR TERM ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2026 RECOMMENDATION:
Consider for appointment one new member from the submitted applications to serve a three-year term to expire December 31, 2026, on the Planning Commission.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Coronado Administrative Procedure No. 204 and Council policy limits the time an individual may serve on a board, commission, or committee to a maximum of two terms or eight years, whichever is less. City Council Policies No. 6 and No. 23 set forth the process for reappointing eligible incumbents and the competitive process to fill vacancies on City boards, commissions, and committees.
ANALYSIS:
Commissioner Alexander Yakutis was appointed to the Planning Commission on December 16, 2014, and reappointed on November 1, 2016, and October 1, 2019. At the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2021, the City Council approved extending the terms of all board, commission, and committee members by one (1) year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Yakutis’ term was set to expire on December 31, 2022 but was extended to December 31, 2023.
Pursuant to Administrative Procedure No. 204 and Council Policy Nos. 6 and 23, Commissioner Yakutis is termed out and not eligible for reappointment.
The following individuals have submitted applications for the City Council’s consideration (listed alphabetically by last name):
• Dana Cavanaugh
• Travis Cleveland
• Christian Rice
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVE:
The City Council could decline to make the appointment and direct the City Clerk to advertise for additional applicants.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
Not Applicable.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The notice of vacancy was published in the Coronado Eagle & Journal. Notices were posted at City Hall, Coronado Community Center, Coronado Public Library, John D. Spreckels Center, on the City’s website, and in the City Manager’s Update.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Applications
Submitted By: City Clerk's Office / Kelsea Holian