Title
Request to Waive Probationary Period of New City Plan Board Member Peter Johnson (B)
Explanation
Peter Johnson was appointed to the City Plan Board by the City Commission on November 17, 2011 (Legistar No. 110501). Based on the pertinent background described in his application, and on his six years of service on the Gainesville Alachua County Regional Airport Authority, which included two years as Chair, staff finds that the 60-day probationary period required of new Plan Board members by Sec. 30-353(a) 5a. of the Land Development Code can be waived. Such waiver by the City Commission is allowed by Sec. 30-353(a) 5c., which states that the City Commission may waive the required probationary period for any appointee to the City Plan Board upon good cause shown and entered into the record of the minutes of the City Commission.
Mr. Johnson was an active participant in the City Plan Board meeting on December 5, 2011, and has had the benefit of attending the City Plan Board Orientation and Review Meeting that was held on December 12, 2011. The Staff Liaison to the City Plan Board discussed this staff request for waiver of the probationary period with Mr. Johnson, who supports the request. This request is important to ensure a quorum for City Plan Board meetings.
Fiscal Note
None.
Recommendation
Staff to City Commission - Waive the 60-day probationary period for new Plan Board Member Peter Johnson, based on his qualifications from previous service on the Gainesville Alachua County Regional Airport Authority, in accord with Sec. 30-353(a) 5c. of the Land Development Code.