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RECOMMENDATION • Review the proposed recommendation regarding commission and committee reorganization and provide input, toward formal approval at a future City Council meeting. • Approve the deferral of the fall commission and committee recruitment process until the final reorganized structure is implemented, excepting for as-needed recruitments to ensure a commission/committee maintains a quorum. FINANCIAL STATEMENT There is no financial impact associated with this item. BACKGROUND The City currently has seven commissions and three committees, with City Council appointed representatives on each. Commissions Commissions are codified in the City's municipal code and provide policy input on a broad range of topics within a specific area of expertise and focus. Each of the seven commissions has a unique role. Of the seven 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 do the frequency of meetings. Planning Commission: • Members: 6 (5 Regular and 1 Alternate) • Liaison Department: Community Development, 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: In cooperation with the community and the development and construction industry, the commission is responsible for initiating and pursuing opportunities for developing, promoting and retaining affordable housing within the community and the region. Recommend policies related to affordable housing and provide input regarding expenditure of Lower Income Housing Fund. Provide oversight of City affordable housing developments. • Legislative body: No Page 2 of 12