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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