REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion Regarding Appointing Planning Commissioners to Attend Council Meetings as an Official Representative of the Planning Commission for Items Being Heard at a Council Meeting That Were Previously Heard at a Planning Commission Meeting.
Report
BACKGROUND
At the June 10, 2026 Planning Commission meeting the Commission voted 6-1 (Commissioner Bhatnagar absent) to agendize a discussion on appointing two Planning Commissioners, one in a primary role and one in a backup role, for a specific period of time to attend Council Meetings as an official representative of the Planning Commission for items being heard at a Council Meeting that were previously heard at a Planning Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION
Chair Crutchlow suggested that this new process may be helpful to the Council when hearing items that had previously been presented to the Planning Commission and that having a Commissioner present at the Council meeting could provide additional insight and information to the Council and public regarding the votes and decisions made by the Planning Commission on items.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact or costs associated with this item.
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.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
There is no staff recommendation.
Staff
Prepared by: Elizabeth Elliott, Staff Aide II, Community Development Department
Approved by: Lesley Xavier, Planning Manager, Community Development Department