Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding First Reading of Ordinance No. 344.  An ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, pertaining to the Planning and Zoning Commissioner's requirement as to the number of votes to pass a motion by amending the San Luis City Code §152.026(G)(3) from four (4) votes to a majority of a quorum; repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability. (John Starkey, Building and Safety Director/Zoning Administrator)

A.  Approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 344 by title only

Staff is recommending that the Zoning Regulation in City Code, §152.026(G)(3), requiring four (4) affirmative votes to pass a motion be amended to require only a majority of the quorum to pass a motion.  The Planning and Zoning Commission is made up of seven (7) members.  Applications before the Planning and Zoning Commission have been delayed under the current regulation.  Because even with a quorum of four (4) present, they have been unable to pass a motion due to the requirement that all four (4) must vote the same under the current regulation.  Making this change will remedy the delays due to the lack of four (4) votes when there is a majority of the quorum.  This change will allow three (3) votes to pass a motion with four (4) or five (5) members present.

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2016 and their recommendation will be presented to City Council at the Council Meeting of January 13, 2016.