REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Selection of Planning Commission Vice Chair
Report
BACKGROUND
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Planning Commission appoints a Chair to facilitate the Planning Commission meetings and a Vice Chair to serve in the role of meeting facilitator in the event the Chair is unavailable. The role of the Vice Chair is to fulfill the role of the responsibilities of the Chair when the Chair is not available. Raj Chahal, Vice Chair of the Planning Commission was recently elected as a Councilmember and assumed this position on December 11, 2018. The Vice Chair position for the remainder of fiscal year 2018/19 is now vacant. At the December 12, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, Commissioners had an informal discussion regarding nominations.
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission may nominate individuals for each position. Individuals nominated can either accept or decline. Commissioners shall vote for candidates in the role of Vice Chair. The Commissioner with the most votes will assume the responsibilities for the remainder of the fiscal year. All votes must be cast in an open forum.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Planning Commission's 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/or 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
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