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BACKGROUND The City currently has seven commissions and four committees, with each populated with representatives appointed by the City Council. Attachment 1 provides a graphic showing the current organization of these commissions and committees, and which notes the primary supporting department (via solid lines) and the secondary supporting departments (via dashed lines), highlighting the extent of staff involvement. COMMISSIONS Commissions are codified in the City's municipal code' and created to provide policy input on a broad range of topics within a specific area of expertise and focus. Each of the seven commissions has an identified role (and in some cases these roles are no longer necessary or the focus of a commission). Of the seven established commissions two are managed by the Community Development Department and five by the Library and Recreation Department. The number of members on each commission varies, as does the frequency of meetings. Planning Commission: • Members: 6 (5 Regular and 1 Alternate) • Liaison Department: Community Development Department, Planning Division • Role: Prepare, adopt, and administer the City's General Plan and specific plans; prepare recommendations to the City Council regarding amendments to the City's zoning ordinance; review and advise the City Council regarding subdivision maps; and investigate, hear and determine use permits, specified variances, permits and zoning ordinances, disputes and controversies. • Legislative body: Yes • Frequency of meetings: Twice per month Housing Commission: • Members: 6 (5 Regular and 1 Alternate) • Liaison Department: Community Development Department, Housing Division • Role: Responsible for advising the city council on the affordable housing needs of the community, and initiating and pursuing opportunities for developing affordable housing within the city • Legislative Body: No • Frequency of Meetings: Monthly Civic Arts Commission: • Member: 9 (7 Regular, 1 Youth, and 1 Alternate) • Liaison Department: Library and Recreation Department • Role: Promote the acquisition, construction, and installment of works of public art in Pleasanton. Make recommendations to the City Council regarding the City's Civic Arts Program and Community Grants. • Legislative Body: No The Planning Commission's duties are also set forth in state law. Page 2 of 5