PREPARED BY: MATT RODRIGUEZ DATE OF MEETING: 04/06/26
SUBJECT:
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SAN PABLO PLANNING COMMISSION
A) INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
(1) CONDUCT INTERVIEWS, AND
(2) APPOINT ONE COMMISSIONER TO FILL ONE VACANCY BY RESOLUTION FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM (APRIL 2026 THROUGH APRIL 2030) OR PROVIDE OTHER DIRECTION TO STAFF
B) ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation
1. Consider any public comments;
2. Conduct interviews of Planning Commission applicant(s) individually;
3. Deliberate;
(a) Make a motion to appoint one candidate for an April 2026 - April 2030 term by Resolution; or
(b) Provide alternative direction to staff (e.g. continue advertising for opening);
4. Administer Oath of Office to appointed Planning Commissioner.
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statement
This action is consistent with the Strategic Initiative areas of Enhance Community Resilience: Civic Engagement in the FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025, by Resolution 2025-044.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission currently has one vacancy due to the expiration of the term of Paul Morris on February 28, 2026. Paul Morris was not reappointed, resulting in one vacancy on the Commission. Commissioner Morris is authorized to continue serving as a Planning Commissioner until such time as a successor is duly appointed and sworn in.
On December 16, 2025, in compliance with California Government Code ? 54972, the Local Appointments List was posted identifying upcoming vacancies for the remainder of 2025 and 2026. On March 3, 2026, following City Council direction, a Notice of Boards and Commissions Vacancy was posted inviting applicants for a Planning Commission vacancy. The application deadline was 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Two timely applications were received by th...
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