Item 8BCITY OF
SOUTH LADE
MEMORANDUM
January 26, 2011
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Tara Brooks, Interim City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 11 -011, Appointing a member to the Planning
and Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term
Action Requested: Appoint members 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 (7) citizens of the City.
The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Council
for a term of two (2) years. Three members of the Planning and
Zoning Commission shall be appointed each odd numbered year.
The remaining four (4) members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission will be appointed each even numbered year.
Commissioner Shahid Shafi resigned from the Commission on
January 10, 2011. His resignation leaves one unfilled position that
is scheduled to expire in May 2012.
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. 11 -011
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL AN
UNEXPIRED TERM AND PROVIDING 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 (7) citizens of the City. The members of the Commission shall be
appointed by the Council for a term of two (2) years. Three members of the Planning
and Zoning Commission shall be appointed each odd numbered year. The remaining
four (4) members of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be appointed each even
numbered year.
WHEREAS, there is one vacancy with a term to expire in May 2012 due to the
resignation of Shahid Shafi; 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 May 2012)
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective after its passage and approval by
the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE DAY OF , 2011.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
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John Terrell
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
Interim City Secretary