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Item 8ACITY OF SOUTHLAKE MEMORANDUM July 26, 2016 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Lori Payne, City Secretary Subject: Resolution No. 16-040, Appoint a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term Action Requested: Appoint a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term. Background Information: A Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake was approved by the voters in a duly called Charter election on April 4, 1987. In the Home Rule Charter, Chapter XI concerns Planning and Zoning, and Section 11.03 allows for a Planning and Zoning Commission, which shall consist of seven citizens of the City. The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Council for a term of two years. Three members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be appointed each odd numbered year. The remaining four members of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be appointed each even numbered year. Commissioner D. Todd Parrish resigned from the Commission on July 25, 2016. His resignation leaves one unfilled position that is scheduled to expire in June 2018. Financial Considerations: Not applicable Strategic Link: C5: Promote opportunities for partnerships and volunteer involvement Citizen Input/ Board Review: Not applicable Legal Review: Not applicable Supporting Documents: Resolution No. 16-040 Applications on file from June 2016 appointments RESOLUTION NO. 16-040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, a Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake, Texas, was approved by the voters in a duly called Charter election on April 4, 1987; and, WHEREAS, in the Home Rule Charter, Chapter XI concerns Planning and Zoning, and Section 11.03 allows for a Planning and Zoning Commission, which shall consist of seven citizens of the City. The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Council for a term of two years. Three members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be appointed each odd numbered year. The remaining four members of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be appointed each even numbered year, and; WHEREAS, there is one vacancy with a term to expire in June 2018 due to the resignation of D. Todd Parrish; now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the City Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this resolution as if copied in its entirety. Section 2. The City Council hereby appoints the following person to the Planning and Zoning Commission: (term ends June 2018) Section 3. This resolution shall become effective after its passage and approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2nd DAY OF AUGUST, 2016. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS Laura Hill Mayor ATTEST: Lori Payne City Secretary