Chapter 2.24
PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:
2.24.010 Established – Composition.
2.24.050 Referral of matters by council.
2.24.060 Subdivisions and dedications.
2.24.010 Established – Composition.
Pursuant to the authority conferred by Chapter 44 of the Session Laws of 1935 of the State of Washington, there is created a planning commission, consisting of seven members who shall be selected as follows: The city clerk-treasurer and city superintendent shall be ex officio members of the commission during the period of their incumbency in such offices; the other five members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. (Ord. 720, 1989; Ord. 335 § 1, 1963)
2.24.020 Terms.
The term of office of the five members appointed by the mayor shall be six years, but of the first five appointed the term of one shall end on the second day of January, 1990, and the terms of each of the four others shall expire in rotation on the second day of January of each succeeding year. The terms of the first five members appointed shall be fixed and designated by the mayor at the time of such appointment. (Ord. 720, 1989; Ord. 335 § 1, 1963)
2.24.030 Vacancies.
Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired terms. Members may be removed, after public hearing, by the mayor, with the approval of the city council, for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. The members shall be selected without respect to political affiliation and they shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 720, 1989; Ord. 335 § 1, 1963)
2.24.040 Powers and duties.
The planning commission shall have all the powers and perform each and all of the duties specified by Chapter 44 of the 1935 Session Laws of the State of Washington, together with any other duties or authority which may, after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, be conferred upon them by the laws of the state, the performance of such duties and the exercise of such authority to be subject to each and all the limitations expressed in such legislative enactment or enactments. (Ord. 720, 1989; Ord. 335 § 2, 1963)
2.24.050 Referral of matters by council.
The city council may refer to the planning commission, for its recommendation and report, any ordinance, resolution or other proposal relating to any of the matters and subjects referred to in Chapter 44 of the 1935 Session Laws, and the commission shall promptly report to the council thereon, making such recommendations and giving such counsel as it may deem proper in the premises. (Ord. 720, 1989; Ord. 335 § 3, 1963)
2.24.060 Subdivisions and dedications.
All plats or plans of subdivisions of land within the city or proposed additions, as well as dedications of streets and alleys, offered to the city council for acceptance shall first be submitted to the planning commission for its recommendations and report, which report shall be made to the council within 30 days after submission, or at such earlier date as the council shall direct. (Ord. 720, 1989; Ord. 335 § 4, 1963)
2.24.070 Secretary.
The planning commission may designate one of its members to act as secretary without salary, or if requested by the commission, the mayor shall designate a member of the paid staff of the city to serve as such secretary, who shall serve without additional compensation. (Ord. 720, 1989; Ord. 335 § 5, 1963)
2.24.080 Quorum.
A majority of the membership of the planning commission, not less than three of whom shall be appointed members, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any action taken by a majority of those present when those present constitute a quorum, at any regular or special meeting of the planning commission shall be deemed and taken as the action of the commission. (Ord. 720, 1989; Ord. 335 § 6, 1963)
2.24.090 Annual report.
The planning commission, at or before its first regular meeting in February of each year, shall make a full report in writing to the city council of its transactions and expenditures, if any, for the preceding year, with such general recommendations as to matters covered by its prescribed duties and authority as may to it seem proper. (Ord. 720, 1989; Ord. 335 § 7, 1963)