AGENDA CAPTION:
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Hold discussion regarding the Chapter 2, Article 3, Division 3 - Neighborhood Commission of the San Marcos City Code, including, but not limited to composition and activities and duties, and provide direction to Staff.
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Meeting date: April 2, 2019
Department: Neighborhood Enhancement
Amount & Source of Funding
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: City Council approved Ordinance 2010-34 on July 20, 2010 which created the Neighborhood Commission. Ordinance 2014-04 was adopted which amended the composition of the commission from 13 members to 10 members and 3 alternates on February 4, 2014. Minor edits were approved on April 17, 2018 in relation to the adoption of Code SMTX.
City Council Strategic Initiative:
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Background Information:
The Neighborhood Commission was created on July 20, 2010. Since it was created there has been only one amendment to the composition to remedy issues of the Commission not being able to achieve quorum on a regular basis. The Commission now meets quorum regularly.
The Neighborhood Commissions' charge needs revision to clearly define their role as a vital advisory board to City Council. Another consideration is regarding the use of "sectors" to define the areas that are represented on the Commission. The use of sectors are no longer used in our Comprehensive Plan, and can be redefined as new neighborhoods are added to the City.
The Neighborhood Commission is currently discussing its role, and the Council's input would be desirable to define areas the commission can make (advisory) recommendations to Council in the future.
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