Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Ch. 2.32 Planning Commission

Contents:

2.32.010 Created–composition.

2.32.020 Terms of members–vacancies.

2.32.021 Terms of office.

2.32.022 Meetings.

2.32.030 Powers and duties.

2.32.040 Disqualification for conflict of interest.

A planning commission is created, which shall consist of five members. The members shall be qualified electors of the city appointed by the city council. (Prior code § 2-73)

The members of the planning commission shall be appointed for a term of four years.

If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointments by the city council for the unexpired portion of the term. Appointments shall be made pursuant to Government Code Section 54970 et seq. Members serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed, without cause, by a majority vote of the city council.

Upon an expiration of term, vacancy or resignation, said member of the commission may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. Where the city council votes to remove a member of the commission, the city council shall determine the effective date of said removal.

In the event of a vacancy, whether scheduled or unscheduled, the City Clerk shall submit an item about said vacancy on the next City Council agenda.

Two absences from regularly scheduled meetings of any member within one calendar quarter, and/or four absences from regular meetings within one calendar year creates an automatic vacancy. There shall be no distinction between excused or unexcused absences. When an automatic vacancy occurs, the staff liaison shall promptly notify the city council, the commission, and the member. The automatic vacancy shall not be effective until council receives notice and fails to waive application of this section. The city council may waive application of the automatic vacancy upon its own motion; otherwise, the vacancy so created shall be filled pursuant to the above sections.

(Prior code § 2-74) (Ord. # 15-1492 §2 (Exh. A), adopted 11/17/2025, effective 12/17/2025)

Effective on: 12/17/2025

The terms of office for members of the Planning Commission shall be staggered for a period of four years from July 1st through June 30th.

(Ord. # 15-1492 §2 (Exh. A), adopted 11/17/2025, effective 12/17/2025)

Effective on: 12/17/2025

The commission shall take formal action at their last meeting of the calendar year to set the meeting schedule for the following calendar year. The approved meeting schedule shall be posted on the commission webpage.

(Ord. # 15-1492 §2 (Exh. A), adopted 11/17/2025, effective 12/17/2025)

Effective on: 12/17/2025

The city planning commission shall be governed in all respects and perform the duties prescribed by applicable state and local laws. (Prior code § 2-75)

Any member of the Planning Commission who is disqualified from voting or taking any action on a particular matter by reason of a conflict of interest as defined either by the Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 81000 et seq.) ("the Act") or by Government Code Section 1090 shall disclose the nature of said conflict of interest at the earliest possible time to the Manager and City Attorney.

(Ord. 96-1159 § 2, 05/28/96) (Ord. # 15-1492 §2 (Exh. A), adopted 11/17/2025, effective 12/17/2025)

Effective on: 12/17/2025