Commission reduces size of two advisory boards; planning and historic board memberships cut from seven to five
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Summary
On second reading the commission amended city code to reduce membership for the Planning and Zoning Board and the Historic Preservation Board from seven to five and to create two alternates for each board; both ordinances passed 5-0.
On July 23 the City Commission approved second readings of ordinances to reduce membership on two advisory boards: the Planning and Zoning Board and the Historic Preservation Board.
What the ordinances do - Each ordinance reduces the regular membership of the respective board from seven to five members and provides for two alternate members appointed for two-year terms. - The Planning and Zoning ordinance also adjusts residency requirements, lowering the required number of city residents on the board from four to three and aligns appointment cycles with city commission terms. - The Historic Preservation ordinance clarifies membership qualifications and specifies that alternates will replace regular members when they are unavailable.
Why it matters: The change reduces the number of regular voting members and creates formal alternate positions to ensure quorums and continuity.
Votes - Both ordinances passed second reading and final adoption by unanimous votes, 5'0to'0.
Ending - Staff said the code text remains unchanged from first reading and the legal and administrative updates will be published in the city code as ordinances take effect.