HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-8197 amending the by-laws of the Planning CommissionRESOLUTION NO. 8197 (1993 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING THE BY -LAWS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. That Sections IV, V, and VII of the By -Laws of the Planning
Commission are amended to read as follows:
IV. QUORUM
A. Four members of the Planning Commission constitute a quorum for
transacting business, but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time
and continue the consideration of pending business.
B. A quorum shall be required whenever the commission transacts
business.
V. VOTING
A. Except as otherwise provided in the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code and
state law, no resolution, motion or any other action shall be passed or
become effective without receiving the affirmative vote of at least a
majority of members present.
B. Failure to receive such an affirmative vote shall result in failure or denial,
as appropriate, of the motion, resolution or other action.
C. Except as allowed under the Political Reform Action of 1974, any
member abstaining due to a declared conflict of interest shall not
participate in the discussion of the items or otherwise influence or
attempt to influence in any manner the decision on the item.
D. All members, when present, must vote except when abstaining due to
a declared conflict of interest.
E. Failure or refusal to vote when present - except for a declared conflict .
of interest -- shall be counted as an affirmative vote.
VII. ATTENDANCE
A. Any member of the Planning Commission who fails, for any reason, to
attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings, or a total of six (6) regular
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meetings within any 12 month period, shall be automatically considered
by the City Council for replacement. The chairperson of the Planning
Commission shall inform the Council of such a situation, explaining any
special circumstances.
B. Any member of the Planning Commission who fails, for any reason, to
attend three (3) consecutive regular, adjourned regular, or specially-
scheduled (excluding Commission site visits) meetings, or a total of six
(6) such commission meetings within any 12 month period, shall be
reviewed by the Chairperson for possible referral to the City Council.
On motion of Council Member Rappa seconded by Council Member Settle ,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Rappa, Settle, Roalman, and Mayor Pinard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Romero
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted the 3rd day of Au ust , 1993.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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