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C I T Y OF SAN LU I S O B I S P O
FROM: Council Members Andrew Carter and Allen Settle
Council Subcommittee for the Planning Commission
Prepared By: Audrey Hooper, City Clerk(,
Elaina Cano, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION
By motion, appoint Mary Whittlesey to the Planning Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy
for an extended term ending on March 31, 2011.
DISCUSSION
Due to the resignation of Planning Commissioner Carlyn Christianson effective December 17,
2008, there is an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission. This vacancy did not exist
at the time staff advertised and recruited for three prior vacancies, which Council filled on
December 2. Therefore, in accordance with State law, staff subsequently advertised for Ms..
Christianson's position.
While no applications were received as a direct result of the current advertisement, two
applications had been received following the deadline for the prior vacancies. The Council
subcommittee interviewed these two applicants on December 22. Their qualifications were
considered along with the qualifications of the pool of candidates who were interviewed for the
prior vacancies,but were not appointed.
The Council Subcommittee is pleased to recommend the appointment of, Mary Whittlesey. The
Council Subcommittee further recommends that Ms. Whitlesey be appointed to serve an
extended term expiring on March 31, 2011. Although Ms. Christianson's term would have
expired on March 31, 2009, this extension is being recommended to provide continuity on the
Planning Commission, ensure the even distribution of expiration dates of the terms for each
Planning Commissioner, and prevent the appointee from having to reapply and go through the
appointment process again within a short period of time.
COUNCIL READING FILE
A copy of each application has been provided to the City Council under separate cover and is
available for public review in the City Clerk's office.
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