The Board of Supervisors may by resolution establish Community Planning Advisory Councils (hereinafter "Councils") throughout the unincorporated area of the County for planning areas which have an adopted community plan. A Council established pursuant to this chapter shall have the powers and duties specified in this chapter and in the establishing resolution.
(SCC 194 § 3, 1975; SCC 1667 § 3, 2020)
A. 
It is the intent of the Board of Supervisors in establishing Councils that the Councils serve to:
1. 
Encourage citizen participation in the planning processes;
2. 
Provide local forums to develop and propose community goals and objectives related to planning;
3. 
Serve as a local sounding board for new proposals offered by the County;
4. 
Assist the County planning agencies and the Board of Supervisors in carrying out approved community plans and the County's general plan.
B. 
The Councils shall be advisory only to County agencies.
(SCC 194 § 3, 1975; SCC 1667 § 3, 2020)
The Board of Supervisors may, by resolution at its sole option, establish Community Planning Advisory Committees for a given planning area before establishing a Council as provided in Section 2.36.010. The Board shall specify in the resolution the duties of the Committee which typically shall be: (1) developing a new or initial community plan; or (2) updating an existing community plan. The Committee shall continue in existence until the work on the community plan has been approved by the Board of Supervisors. Committee members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
(SCC 194 § 3, 1975; SCC 234 § 1, 1975; SCC 1667 § 3, 2020)
There shall be seven members to a Council. However, the Delta Council, specifically, shall have 11 members. Members shall be residents of the planning area. Members shall serve for a period of two years. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms, but a member may be reappointed if such member has not served within the year prior to such reappointment. Any person appointed to fill less than half of an unexpired existing term, may serve three terms following the expiration of the existing term. Any person appointed to fill half or more of an expired existing term, may serve two terms following the expiration of the existing term. Members first appointed shall serve either a one- or a two-year term so that as nearly as possible an equal number of terms shall expire each year. The first members of a Council shall determine by lot at their first meeting which of them shall serve for one or two years respectively. The board in selecting members shall give consideration to individuals who serve or have served on Community Planning Advisory Committees or similar committees. Vacancies in Councils shall be filled by the Board of Supervisors. Publicity shall be given of vacancies to attract individuals who wish to serve on Councils.
(SCC 194 § 3, 1975; SCC 406 § 1, 1980; SCC 1421 § 1, 2009; SCC 1436 § 1, 2009; SCC 1667 § 3, 2020)
Notwithstanding any provision of Section2.36.040 to the contrary, in the event the Board of Supervisors determines that there are insufficient applicants to fill a vacancy on a Community Planning Advisory Council, the Board may either: (1) terminate existence of the Council; or (2) extend for a period of one year the term or tenure of the member or members of the Council whose cessation of membership creates the vacancy or vacancies, for the purpose of further solicitation of applications for appointment. At the conclusion of the one-year period, if there are still insufficient applicants, the Board may alternatively terminate the Council or extend the term of preceding members additional periods of one year for further solicitation of applicants.
(SCC 554 § 1, 1983; SCC 1534 § 1, 2013; SCC 1667 § 3, 2020)
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or resolution adopted hereunder to the contrary, each member of a Community Planning Advisory Council shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors, and may be removed during the member's term at the will of the Board.
If a member has three unexcused absences annually, the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors will initiate a letter to the member asking them to reaffirm in writing their intent to remain active. Failure to reaffirm within 30 days following the letter constitutes forfeiture of Council membership.
If a member has four absences annually, whether they be excused or unexcused, membership is automatically forfeited.
Notwithstanding the preceding, a member of the Board of Supervisors may grant a Council member a leave of absence, not to exceed four consecutive regular monthly Council meetings, when good cause is established. Said leave of absence may only be granted when the affected Council member submits a written request to the Chairperson and the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Notification of a grant of leave shall be transmitted in writing to the Council chairperson, assigned Council staff, affected member and the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
A member that has forfeited membership due to absences may reapply to the Council by submitting an Application for Appointment to Sacramento County Boards, Commissions and Committees to the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
(SCC 512 § 10, 1982; SCC 1667 § 3, 2020)
The Councils shall be established by the Board of Supervisors who shall adopt a resolution of establishment for each Council. The resolution shall set forth the following matters, and such other matters as the Board of Supervisors deems appropriate:
A. 
Members, Appointment. The resolution shall specify the number of members, the terms thereof, and the minimum requirements for continued eligibility for membership. The members shall be appointed as provided in Section 2.36.040.
B. 
Council Officers. The Council shall have a chairperson and a vice-chairperson who shall be elected at the initial public meeting and annually thereafter by the Council members.
C. 
Planning Area. The jurisdiction of each Council herein referred to as the planning area shall be established by the Board of Supervisors. The Board shall seek the advice of the Planning Commission and planning staff in determining a planning area. Planning areas shall not have overlapping boundaries.
D. 
Meetings of Councils. All meetings of a Council shall be open to the public and shall be held within their respective planning area as provided in the bylaws.
E. 
Council Functions. The function of a Council may include:
1. 
Updating community goals and plans;
2. 
Reviewing and commenting upon proposed projects in their planning area based on neighborhood compatibility;
3. 
Such other matters as the Board of Supervisors deems appropriate.
F. 
Quorum. A majority of the appointed members present shall constitute a quorum of a Council. A majority of the quorum shall constitute sufficient votes of the members for the transaction of Council business.
(SCC 194 § 3, 1975; SCC 234 § 2, 1975; SCC 362 § 1, 1978; SCC 1667 § 3, 2020)
All appointees to Community Planning Advisory Councils established pursuant to this chapter shall comply with all State and County laws, ordinances and regulations relating to conflict of interest and financial disclosure.
(SCC 234 § 3, 1975; SCC 1667 § 3, 2020)
Unless specified in the resolution of establishment, a Council shall not represent the community to any State, County, City, special district or school district, agency or commission, or any other organization on any matter concerning the community.
(SCC 362 § 2, 1978; SCC 1667 § 3, 2020)