TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Heather Faust, MMC, City Clerk
TITLE: An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida Section 4-3 (e)(2) Providing for Six (6) Absences for Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Members; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
First Reading: City Commission continue Ordinance No. 2023-17 to second reading on June 27, 2023.
Recommended Action for Second Reading
Second Reading: Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-17 as presented.
Background Information
During the City Commission Regular Meeting on March 14, 2023, the City Commission discussed the allowed Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Member absences with the following consensus:
• There was consensus to direct the City Clerk to amend Section 4.3 (e)(2) to add language for Planning and Zoning Advisory Board only for 6 absences in a 12-month period.
• There was consensus to direct the City Clerk to not remove any Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Members due to attendance until approval of Ordinance amendment.
Ordinance No. 2023-17 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Information for Second Reading
At its Regular Meeting on June 13, 2023, the City Commission approved Ordinance No. 2023-17 as presented and continued the Ordinance to second reading on June 27, 2023.
Strategic Plan
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. March 14, 2023 Commission Meeting Minutes
3. PZAB Action Report
4. April 6, 2023 PZAB Minutes
Prepared by: Adrian Jimenez, CMC, Assistant City Clerk
Department Director: Heather Faust, MMC, City Clerk