AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2022-62, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Article 3 - Boards, Committees and Commissions, of the San Marcos City Code by amending Section 2.111 relating to the composition of the Neighborhood Commission; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 18, 2022
Department: Neighborhood Enhancement, Greg Carr Director
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Background Information:
The neighborhood Commission discussed and approved adding a position to the commission that would represent the apartment community. A resolution of support was adopted on May 18, 2022. In addition, the recommendation to remove alternate provisions and make all members voting members.
Add a representative that represents the interests of those living in apartment settings.
The apartment representative would serve at large for the whole city. This person would coordinate with the sector commissioner to address apartment issues.
The apartment representative may conduct outreach to apartment complexes throughout the city over the course of the year. They would provide feedback to the Neighborhood Commission on issues impacting apartment communities.
The apartment representative shall be a resident that resides in an apartment property within the city limits of San Marcos.
Remove alternate voting members and make all members voting members.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
The Neighborhood Commission approved Resolution 2022-02RR to support the proposed ordinance change. The board subsequently voted unanimously to approve removing alternate members and making all members voting members at the September 21, 2022 Neighborhood Commission meeting.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.