Item 8BCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
February 23, 2011
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 11 -011, Appointing a member to the Planning and
Zoning Commission
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 11 -011 appointing a member to the
Planning and Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term.
Background
Information: Southlake's 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 in odd numbered years.
The remaining four (4) members shall be appointed in even
numbered years.
On January 10, 2011, Mr. Shahid Shafi tendered his resignation
from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Shafi's term
expires May, 2012.
Financial
Considerations: Non applicable
Strategic Link: L2: Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
Citizen Input/
Board Review: The City received four applications from the public.
Legal Review: None
Alternatives: The Council may elect to fulfill vacancy immediately or wait and
fulfill vacancy during the annual appointment process.
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 11 -011
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 11 -011 appointing a member to the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; 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 Commision, 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 shall be appointed in each even numbered year; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has a vacancy, created by the resignation of Mr.
Shahid Shafi, which expires May 2012; now,
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 their entirety.
Section 2. The City Council hereby appoints the following citizen to the Planning and
Zoning Commission, term expiring May 2012:
Place 2
Section 3. Effective Date This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1 St day of March, 2011.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Mayor
John Terrell
ATTEST:
Alicia Richardson
City Secretary