Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Carole Groom
Subject: Reappointment to the San Mateo County Planning Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the reappointment of Frederick Hansson to the San Mateo County Planning Commission, representing District 2, for a term ending January 2023.
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BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission serves the County and its communities by preparing, administering, and enforcing land use plans and development regulations that protect public safety, preserve agricultural and environmental resources, address housing and transportation needs, and create healthy and prosperous communities, in a manner that fosters community engagement and provides exceptional levels of service. Pursuant to the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, a Commissioner shall be appointed to the Planning Commission from each of the County’s five supervisorial Districts.
As per the bylaws for the Commission, the term of office for each member shall coincide with the term of the office of the Supervisor of the supervisorial district in which the member resides, with each term being a 4-year term, for a maximum of 12 years. Supervisor Carole Groom’s final term ends in January of 2023.
DISCUSSION:
Supervisor Carole Groom recommends the reappointment of Frederick Hansson to serve as the District 2 representative to the San Mateo County Planning Commission.
This reappointment contributes to the 2025 Shared Vision statement of a Collaborative Community. Our diverse population works well together to build strong communities, effective government and a prosperous economy, civic engagement - including voting, public service, charitable giving, volunteerism, and participation in public discussions of important issues - is uniformly high among the diverse population of San Mateo County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.