Agenda Item No: 1.h
PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: November 5, 2024
Submitted by: Joe Lambert
From: Development Services
Subject:
Acceptance of Resignations from the Planning Commission and Appointment of One Planning Commissioner
Financial Impact:
Fiscal Impact: None
Summary:
The City has received a letter of resignation from Planning Commissioners Nick Polichetti and Susan Silvestri. This action accepts the above indicated resignations and extends the City's sincere appreciation for their service to the community. In addition, this action would appoint one new previously approved candidate to the Planning Commission.
Recommendation:
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the resignation of Nick Polichetti from the Planning Commission effective November 30, 2024; and
2. Accept the resignation of Susan Silvestri from the Planning Commission effective November 30, 2024; and
3. Appoint previously approved candidate Juan Guerrero to the Planning Commission effective December 1, 2024; and
4. Update the City's master Commission/Committee vacancy list to include one vacancy on the Planning Commission and solicit applications.
Strategic Plan Statement:
This item is consistent with the City Council approved 5 -Year Strategic Plan to:
Increase Community Engagement (Goal 4), as this action will accept the resignation of two Planning Commissioners, will appoint one new Planning Commissioner, and will result in an opportunity for another community member to serve on Planning Commission and become engaged with the community.
This item also furthers Goal 8 to Improve City Governance as the seven -member Planning Commission requires full membership to operate optimally, and this action accepts the resignation of two members, appoints one member and recommends the future appointment of a new Commission member, resulting in a full seven -member Commission consistent with the City Charter.
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Discussion:
Mr. Polichetti has served on the Planning Commission since October 2019. Ms. Silvestri has served on the Planning Commission since July 2022. During their tenure on the Commission, both Commissioners have been part of the team which has recommended approval of the TOD Zone Expansion and rezoning, has recommended approval of the State certified Housing Element adopted February 2024, and numerous significant developments citywide. Mr.
Polichetti indicated his desire to resign from the Commission via correspondence dated July 16, 2024 and Ms. Silvestri indicated her desire to resign from the Commission via correspondence dated October 4, 2024.
One additional appointment to the Planning Commission to fill all seven seats is anticipated to be made as part of the City's Commission/Committee application/recruitment process. One of the staff recommendations is to appoint previously approved candidate Juan Guerrero to the Planning Commission. Subsequent to the acceptance of two resignations and one appointment, one Planning Commission vacancy would remain. Therefore, In addition, this action also includes a staff recommendation to update the City's master Commission/Committee vacancy list to include one vacancy on the Planning Commission and solicit applications.
Attachments
1. N. Polichetti Resignation.pdf
2. S. Silvestri Resignation.pdf
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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Nick Polichetti
Joseph Lambert
End of Term
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 2:27:52 PM
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Hi Joe,
Thanks again for taking my call this afternoon. Both my personal life as well as my professional life have had recent and exciting promotions/advancements. Unfortunately, these have also required more of my time. To better deliver for my family and my career, and to make sure that the City of Placentia has the best representation at the planning commission, I'm planning on ending my current term November 30th, 2024.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Nick Polichetti
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From: Susan Silvestri
To: F Perez; Matt Rocke: noolichetti(alamail.com; Brandon Evans; ivan navarro; Thomas Ingalls: Joseph Lambert Cc: Andrew Gonzales; Lesley Whittaker: Maraie McCoy; Devan Wells; Kristi J. Smith Subject: Re: Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on October 8, 2024 Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 6:17:59 AM
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Good morning,
I am writing to formally submit my resignation from the Placentia Planning Commission, effective immediately.
Due to the demands of my new job and the travel it requires, I find that I am no longer able to commit the time necessary to attend and participate in our meetings. It has been a privilege to serve alongside such dedicated individuals, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to the commission's work.
I want to thank everyone for the support and collaboration during my time on the commission. I wish the team continued success in all future endeavors In Your Service,
Susan Silvestri
626.422.9446
On Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 08:10:47 PM MDT, Joseph Lambert wrote:
Good evening, Chair Perez, Vice Chair Rocke, and Planning Commissioners, Please see the following link to the agenda packet for the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission to be on October 8, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers:
httos:// www.Dlacentia.ora/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/6727 At your earliest convenience, please respond letting us know if you will be able to attend 206