Title
Adopt modifications to the Monterey County Planning Commission Rules for the Transaction of Business and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt modifications to the Monterey County Planning Commission Rules for the Transaction of Business.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The California Government Code directs the legislative body of a county to assign by ordinance the function of a "planning agency" to a planning department, one or more planning commissions, administrative bodies or hearing offices, the legislative body itself, or any combination thereof it deems appropriate and necessary (Government Code sections 65100 - 65101). The Board of Supervisors created the Planning Commission by ordinance, which is codified in Chapter 2.48 of the Monterey County Code. Chapter 2.48 does the following:
* Creates a 10 member Planning Commission with members appointed by the Board of Supervisors;
* Establishes a term of office for members;
* Provides for compensation for Commissioners;
* Provides for appointment of a chairperson, at least one regular meeting each month, and requires adoption of rules for the transaction of business;
* Allows for appointment of personnel and expenditures to carry out their duties; and
* Describes the powers and duties of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission adopted the "Monterey County Planning Commission Rules for the Transaction of Business" ("Rules") pursuant to Section 2.48.040(C) of the Monterey County Code. There are currently 19 rules adopted for the transaction of business.
On October 26, 2022, the Planning Commission made procedural modifications to the Rules. These modifications made the Rules consistent with state law, clarified procedural requirements, and added headings to improve the format of the Rules.
On August 9, 2023, the Planning Commission made more detailed and substantive modifications to the Rules. (Attachment 1). Thes...
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