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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #110-30
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:February 16, 2016
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Discussion of Planning Commissioner Goel
Prepared by Linda Smith, Assistant City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At its February 2, 2016 meeting, the City Council requested that Staff place an advisory
discussion on the next City Council agenda related to the behavior and professionalism of
Planning Commissioner Arun Goel. The City Council requested that Commissioner Goel attend
the meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss Commissioner Goel and provide direction as
appropriate.
Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
At its February 2, 2016 meeting, the City Council introduced an ordinance amending
Chapter 2.12 of the Dublin Municipal Code. This chapter provides for the appointment and
removal of Planning Commissioners. The revisions include allowing any member of the City
Council to request removal of a Commissioner with a vote of the majority of the City Council.
On tonight’s consent calendar, the City Council took action on the second reading of the
ordinance. The revisions will be effective in 30 days.
Vice Mayor Gupta, with the concurrence of the majority of the City Council, requested that Staff
place an advisory discussion on the next City Council agenda related to the behavior,
professionalism, and possible removal of Planning Commissioner Arun Goel and requested
Commissioner Goel attend the meeting.
ITEM NO. 8.1
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Planning Commissioner Arun Goel was contacted by City Manager Chris Foss who requested
his attendance at tonight’s meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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