BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
This is a public hearing item.
On June 1, 2021, the Council approved three of its members to serve on a subcommittee for the purpose of reviewing 2021 boards applicants. A need was identified by this subcommittee to update the application form, review each board's purpose, objectives and goals as well as to standardize all the boards/committees within the City of Saginaw to improve communication and efficiency and compliance with our ordinances.
Revisions to City Code Appendix A, Article 2 Planning and Zoning Commission are being presented for consideration for adoption. The modifications include:
- end of term changed to June 30 to coincide with other committee appointments
- added training requirement
- added members must be registered voters of the City of Saginaw and shall have resided in the City of Saginaw at least six months prior to service
- require the election of a chair and vice-chair
- presentation of recommendations to City Council
- presentation of an annual report at a City Council Meeting
- post agendas, minutes, budget and attendance, as applicable, on the committee page of the City of Saginaw website
- committee shall hold meetings every quarter and shall meet at least once a year
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this ordinance at their meeting on November 8th and voted to recommend approval to the City Council.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
Councilmembers Lawson and Bighorse recommend approval of the revisions to City Code, Appendix A, Article 2 (Ordinance No. 2022-21)