HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21466: APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMM. Cityof 0'' J.,. ort r t It tt ^ Teta INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Department of Development Services Division of Planning and Zoning Date: June 16, 2020 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager From: Pamela D. Langford, Director of Development Services a.D RE: P.R. NO. 21466—A resolution appointing a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction: This Agenda Item intends to seek the City Council's approval for P.R. NO. 21466, appointing a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Port Arthur, pursuant to Article XI, Section I, of the Charter of the City of Port Arthur, for a term expiring on October 30, 2021. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the death of Inell R. Moore and shall serve out the unexpired term, Background: In accordance with Article XI, Section I, the City Planning and Zoning Commission shall be composed of five (5) members and appointed for a term of one, two, three, four and five years, respectively, and annually thereafter one member shall be appointed for the term of five (5)years. Members of the City Planning and Zoning Commission shall be appointed by a majority vote of the members of the City Council and may be removed for cause at any time. Previously, this position was held by Inell R. Moore. Ms. Moore was first appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission on June 5, 1972 by Resolution No. 72-52. She diligently served on the Commission for forty-eight (48) years without disruption. Budget Consideration: None Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. No. 21466 appointing a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Port Arthur, pursuant to Article XI, Section I, of the Charter of the City of Port Arthur, for a term expiring on October 30, 2021. "Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O. BOX 1089• PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089•409/983-8101 •FAX 409-982-6743 P.R.NO.21466 06/15/2020 PDL PAGE 1 OF 2 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, AND WHOSE TERM SHALL EXPIRE OCTOBER 30, 2021. WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission created by the death of Inell R. Moore; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1 of Article XI of the Charter of the City of Port Arthur, it is necessary to fill this unexpired term. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That is hereby appointed to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy created by the death of Inell R. Moore and shall serve out the unexpired term until October 30, 2021. Section 3. That in accordance with Resolution No. 98-157, these appointees shall immediately contact the City Secretary's Office and be sworn in, receive a copy of the Charter, the Zoning Ordinance, and attend an orientation seminar. Section 4. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately. Section 5. That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of June, A.D., 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: P.R.NO.21466 06/15/2020 PDL PAGE 2 OF 2 Noes: Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: ///ftic J•Z- --) Valecia"Val"Tizeno, City Attorns' APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Rona "Ron" Burton, ' y Manager /me < a�a Pamela D. Langford, Director of Development Services