The purpose of the Planning Commission shall be to advise the City Council and staff on all matters pertaining to land use, planning, and development. The Commission shall carry out such duties as are prescribed by California law or enumerated in the Goleta Municipal Code.
(Ord. 23-04 § 1)
Commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council according to the process established in Chapter 2.15.
(Ord. 07-13 § 1; Ord. 20-12 § 5; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
A. 
Applicants and members must demonstrate respect for the diversity of the Goleta community and be committed to ensuring equity, inclusion, and access for all residents and visitors in the provision of government services.
B. 
Members of the Commission shall be residents of the City for the year immediately preceding their appointment, and shall be qualified electors within the City.
C. 
No member of the Commission may be an employee or officer of the City.
(Ord. 07-13 § 1; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
The Commission shall meet monthly or as needed to fulfill its duties.
(Ord. 07-13 § 1; Ord. 20-12 § 6; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
The Commission shall have such duties as are prescribed by California law, including, but not limited to, the following:
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Make recommendations to the City Council regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the General Plan or elements of the General Plan, so that it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of open space and natural resources;
B. 
Provide an annual report to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation, including the progress in meeting the City’s share of the regional housing needs determined pursuant to Government Code Section 65584, local efforts to remove governmental constraints on housing pursuant to Government Code Section 65583, and compliance of the General Plan with the guidelines contained at Government Code Section 65040.2;
C. 
Hold hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on tentative subdivision maps;
D. 
Annually review the Capital Improvement Program of the City for consistency with the City’s General Plan and make recommendations to the City Council;
E. 
Report and make recommendations to the City Council on the conformity of proposed public land acquisition or disposal with the adopted General Plan; and
F. 
Those duties and responsibilities as described in the Goleta Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, Section 17.50.040.
(Ord. 07-13 § 1; Ord. 09-01 § 3; Ord. 20-03 § 5; Ord. 20-12 § 6; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
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Members of the Commission shall be appointed for a four-year term which shall expire at the first regular meeting of the first February following the expiration of the current term of office of the City Councilmember who suggested the Commission member’s candidacy pursuant to Section 2.15.040(C). There shall be no limit to the number of terms to which members may be appointed.
B. 
Members shall serve until their successor have been appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 2.15.
(Ord. 07-13 § 1; Ord. 20-12 § 5; Ord. 23-04 § 1)
The City Council may establish by resolution the compensation to be paid to the members of the Commission.
(Ord. 07-13 § 1; Ord. 20-12 § 6; Ord. 23-04 § 1)