APPOINTMENTS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: April 2, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Mario Flores, Council Member, 6th Ward
Department: Council Office
Subject: Planning Commission Appointment of Benjamin D. Pratt (Ward 6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Benjamin D. Pratt to the Planning Commission representing Ward 6 with the term ending December 2028. Benjamin D. Pratt will replace Dolores Armstead. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
Executive Summary
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Benjamin D. Pratt to the Planning Commission representing Ward 6 with the term ending December 2028.
Background
The Planning Commission was established under Municipal Code Chapter 2.22, Ordinance No. MC-1473, and is tasked with advising the Mayor, City Council and city staff on the physical development of the city, including zoning, building, land use and related matters.
Discussion
The Planning Commission is composed of nine (9) members who serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. Pursuant to Chapter 2.17 of the Municipal Code, each City Council Member shall nominate one (1) member who shall serve during and for the term of the nominating Council Member, and the Mayor shall nominate two (2) members who shall serve during and for the term of the Mayor. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The proposed commission appointment aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community by building a culture that attracts, retains, and motivates the highest quality talent.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact to the city.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Benjamin D. Pratt to the Planning Commission representing Ward 6 with the term ending December 2028. Benjamin D. Pratt will replace Dolores Armstead. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Commission Application Benjamin D. Pratt (REDACTED) Attachment 2 – Ordinance No. MC-1473
Ward:
Sixth Ward; All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
March 7, 2018 Ordinance No. MC-1473 amending Chapter 2.22 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code related to the Planning Commission was established.