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File #:18-164,Version:1 <br />The City Council Rules Committee considered the merits of a potential merger of the PC and BZA at <br />its February 26, 2018 meeting, attended by Councilmembers Ballew and Thomas. There were no <br />public comments. Both committee members in attendance were supportive of the concept of a <br />merger. Councilmember Ballew supported continuing the current structure and methodology of <br />having one member from each district sit on a merged body, supplemented by at-large positions and <br />sought a smooth transition. Councilmember Thomas was also supportive of the concept and had <br />concerns as to the impact of timing a merger. Councilmember Thomas suggested considering <br />alternating Planning Commissioners and Board Members during a transition period. The Rules <br />Committee supported further consideration of the topic by the City Council, directing staff to schedule <br />the item for a future agenda, include a presentation of the pros and cons of such a merger, and <br />provide further discussion of the methodology and timing. <br />Applicable General Plan Policies <br />Policy ED-5.5 - Quality Services and Accessible Government. Maintain and promote the high quality <br />of City services and the accessibility and responsiveness of City government to prospective <br />businesses and new employees. <br />Action LU-7.3.A - Zoning Review. Regularly review the Zoning Code to respond to real estate <br />market and development trends, as well as changes in technology. <br />Environmental Review <br />A merger of the PC and BZA does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality <br />Act and is exempt from environmental review. <br />Legal Analysis <br />The subject has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. <br />Fiscal Impacts <br />A merger of the PC and BZA would result in substantial cost savings to the City due to the reduced <br />number of hearings, public notices, and staff time involved. <br />ATTACHMENT(S) <br />Current roster and term limits for the PC and BZA <br />PREPARED BY: <br />Andrew J. Mogensen, AICP <br />Planning Manager <br />Community Development Department <br />City of San LeandroPage 4 of 46//2018 <br />powered by Legistar™ <br /> <br />