TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Process and Flow of Agenda Items Through the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board to the City Commission.
Recommended Action
Discussion and possible action regarding the process and flow of agenda items through the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board (PZAB) to the City Commission.
Background Information
At the May 26, 2020 Regular Commission Meeting, there were some questions and discussions concerning the process and flow of items that are heard by the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board and then move on to the Commission.
Vice-Mayor Luke has asked to bring this to the Commission for discussion and possible action to provide staff direction on:
• The current process and potential changes to improve accuracy of content between the PZAB and Commission hearings,
• Ways to centralize the notification process, creating a mechanism to provide checks and balances, and accountability for tasks,
• Developing a record detailing the completion of the various actions/steps that are completed through the process with verification of each step,
• Whether staff should be making recommendations on items or simply providing options for consideration,
• A method to convey the involvement of the PZAB within an Ordinance or Resolution versus mention in the legislative text of the agenda item staff summary.
Vice Mayor Luke sees this as an opportunity to enhance procedures in an effort be more concise, accurate, professional and build teamwork.
Strategic Plan
Efficient and Effective Government
Financial Impact
N/A
Procurement
N/A
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, for Vice-Mayor Jill Luke
Department Director: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA