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GPAC - 1) Review of GPAC Rules and Role; 2) Receipt of a Presentation on the City Development Process; 3) Brainstorm on Issues and Opportunities; and 4) Receipt of an Update on the General Plan Update (GPU) Schedule and Upcoming Activities.
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Meeting Date: January 9, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Ashley Hefner/CDD
Phone Number: (310) 253-5744
Fiscal Impact: No General Fund: N/A
Public Hearing: No Action Item: Yes Attachments: Yes
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - General Plan Advisory Committee, Notify Me - General Plan Update (12/30/19)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (01/06/20)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) 1) review the GPAC Rules and Role; 2) receive a presentation on the City development process; 3) brainstorm on issues and opportunities; and 4) receive an update on the General Plan Update (GPU) schedule and upcoming activities.
DISCUSSION
1. GPAC Rules and Role
Rules
At the October 29, 2019 GPAC meeting, some exchanges between GPAC Members took place that were inconsistent with the City Council Policy on Commissions, Board and Committees, particularly with regard to Member conduct. There was also some confusion on the expectations of GPAC Members. The following summarizes the policies that apply to GPAC Members, including rules of conduct, and outlines the role of the GPAC.
City Council Policy on City Commissions, Boards, and Committees
The City Council Policy on City Commissions, Boards and Committees (Attachment 1) was adopted in 2017 to establish standard practices and procedures for City Commissions, Boards and Committees (CBC).
Policy Section IV "Code of Conduct" outlines expectations of CBC Members, including guidelines regarding preparation for meetings, punctuality, conduct at meetings, fair consideration of issues, and attendance. It also inc...
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