Chapter 2.16
PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:
2.16.020 Appointment, term and reappointment.
2.16.010 Establishment.
Pursuant to the provisions of Title 7 of the Government Code of the state, there is created and established a planning commission for the city. This commission shall consist of seven members not officials of the city plus one ex-officio member without vote who shall be a member of the city council. All members shall reside within the city limits. (Ord. 93-05 § 3; prior code § 2-3.201)
2.16.020 Appointment, term and reappointment.
The mayor shall establish a rotating list from which council members shall be appointed to serve on a two-member council committee to conduct interviews and recommend among prospective commission candidates. The committee shall submit its recommended candidate to the full council for approval at the next regular council meeting. Commission members shall serve for a four-year term at the end of which they may apply for reappointment by submitting a letter to the council who will consider the reappointment request at their next regular meeting. The council may reappoint or consider other candidates in the same manner as an original appointment. At the end of a second four-year term the mayor shall establish another two-member council committee to conduct interviews and recommend among prospective commission candidates. The commissioner who has served two four-year terms may request consideration for another appointment and shall be evaluated in the same manner as any candidate seeking appointment. If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. (Ord. 89-06 (part): prior code § 2-3.202)
2.16.030 Removal.
Any appointed member of the planning commission may be removed by the mayor at his or her pleasure, but such removal shall be subject to approval of the council. Also, any appointed member may be removed by a majority vote of the council. (Prior code § 2-3.203)
2.16.040 Procedure.
A. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among the appointed members for a term of one year and subject to other provisions of law may create and fill such other offices as it may determine necessary.
B. The commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its business transactions, findings, and determinations, which record shall be a public record.
C. The commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month. (Prior code § 2-3.204)
2.16.050 Functions.
A. The planning commission shall perform such functions and duties and shall have such powers and duties as are prescribed by law, and in particular as are prescribed in Title 7 of the Government Code, and amendments thereto, and in addition the planning commission shall perform such other functions and duties with respect to zoning and other matters as the city council may determine.
B. It shall be the duty of members of the commission, including advisory members and members of its staff, to inform themselves on matters affecting the functions and duties of the commission, and to that end, when authorized by the commission, may attend planning conferences or meetings of planning executives, hearings on planning legislation or matters affecting the master plan or any part thereof.
C. Review landscape plans and condition new development as appropriate regarding such items as street trees, public parkways and medians, trees in residential front yards, border treatments and parking lots intended for public use, and public streets. (Ord. 97-05 § 2; prior code § 2-3.206)
2.16.060 Compensation.
The members of the planning commission shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by resolution of the Winters city council. When on official business authorized by the Winters city council, members of the planning commission will be reimbursed for expenses in accordance with city policies regarding reimbursement. (Ord. 2008-06 § 3: prior code § 2-3.206)
2.16.070 Special meeting fee.
If any person requests a special meeting of the planning commission, and such a meeting is held, he or she shall pay a fee in the amount set by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2003-04 § 1: prior code § 2-3.207)