REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Joint Dinner Meeting with City Council and the Planning Commission
Report
BACKGROUND
On July 19, 2016, the City Council approved publicly noticed joint dinner meetings in an effort to increase communication between City Council and City boards, committees, and commissions.
DISCUSSION
As a continued commitment to enhance communication between the City Council and boards, committees, and commissions, the City Council will meet with City boards, committees and commissions for regular updates. The Planning Commission is a quasi-judicial body which makes decisions on certain types of land use permits and acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the physical development of the City and consists of seven commissioners that are volunteers and are appointed by the City Council. The Commission makes recommendations with respect to land subdivisions, zoning as prescribed by ordinance, and more.
The Planning Commission will provide the City Council with an update with a summary of projects which have been approved by the Planning Commission and present a list of Land Use Topics recommended for the City Council priority setting process.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Fiona Kirby, Management Analyst, Mayor and Council Office
Approved by: Jōvan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agenda for Joint Planning Commission City Council Dinner Meeting