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Work Session Packet
Work Session
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Council Chambers, City Hall
6: 00 p.m.
The City of Seward, Alaska
SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WORK SESSION AGENDA
January 20, 2026
Clare Sullivan
Chair
Term February, 2026
Brenan Hornseth Vice
Chair
Term February, 2028
Nathaniel
Charbonneau
Commissioner
Term February, 2027
Vanessa Verhey
Commissioner
Term February, 2026
Rhonda Hubbard
Commissioner
Term February, 2028
June Pemberton
Commissioner
Term February, 2028
Andrew Wilder
Commissioner
Term February, 2027
Daniel Meuninck
Community
Development Director
Courtney Bringhurst
City Planner
Jamie Crocker
Executive Planning
Assistant
Jodi Kurtz
Deputy City Clerk
6:00 p.m.
1) CALL TO ORDER
2) STAFF COMMENTS
3) DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Chambers
a) Mobile Health Unit 4
b) Marijuana Code Review .11
c) Commissioner Training ..19
4) ADJOURNMENT
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OUTCOME GOALS
FOR WORK SESSION
1) Review and discuss proposed amendments to Seward City Code related to a mobile health
unit, including a definition, operational standards, and zoning applicability.
2) Review the draft of Marijuana Code amendments in preparation for the joint work session
with City Council on January 26tn
3) Conduct Commissioner training
Background:
The Commission will review and discuss proposed amendments to Seward City Code related to
mobile health units. This discussion is intended to clarify how mobile health units differ from
existing mobile medical units, review proposed definitions and operational standards, and gather
commissioner input on appropriate zoning districts and limitations prior to formal consideration.
The Commission will also review proposed amendments to Seward City Code related to
Marijuana Establishments. This includes updates to definitions, land -use classifications, and the
Land Uses Allowed Table. The purpose of this discussion is to gather commissioner input and
identify policy considerations prior to the joint work session with the City Council.
Finally, the Planning and Zoning Commission has requested short training sessions at their work
sessions. This mini training will focus on Robert's Rules of Order, including common motions,
amendments, and procedural requirements, to support effective and consistent Commission
decision -making
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Mobile Health Unit
Community Benefits of Mobile Health Units
Overview
Mobile Health Units (MHUs) are fully equipped clinical vehicles that deliver primary,
preventive, and limited specialty health care services directly in the community. They are a
widely used service delivery model employed by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs),
hospitals, and public health agencies to improve service availability, strengthen care
coordination, and respond flexibly to local needs — particularly in rural and remote communities
like Seward.
Planned Locations and Operating Use
The mobile health unit is intended to operate at a variety of community locations on a
scheduled, time -limited basis. Locations will be selected based on accessibility, community
need, operational feasibility, and coordination with property owners or managing entities. A
non-exclusive list of potential locations includes:
• Seward's Cup (near Safeway; seasonal)
• Cruise Ship Terminal (seasonal)
• Schools
• Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) — multiple sites
• Churches and faith -based facilities
• Boat Harbor and maritime facilities
• City parking lots
• Fire Department facilities
• JAG and marine industrial sites
• Community Library
• Senior Center
• Fisheries and seafood processing sites (including Icicle, RBS, and Polar Seafoods)
• Alaska SeaLife Center
• Spring Creek Correctional Center
Use of the mobile unit at these locations may occur during daytime or early evening hours and
may be recurring, seasonal, or event -based. Year-round operation is subject to the availability of
appropriate heated indoor storage. At this time, the mobile unit is stored in covered, unheated
storage during the winter months, which limits winter deployment. All operations will be
coordinated in advance and conducted in a manner that minimizes traffic, noise, and disruption
to surrounding uses and occupancies.
Improved Access to Care
Mobile Health Units (MHUs) are fully equipped clinical vehicles that deliver primary,
preventive, and limited specialty health care services directly in the community. They are a
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Community Benefits of Mobile Health Units
widely used service delivery model employed by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs),
hospitals, and public health agencies to improve service availability, strengthen care
coordination, and respond flexibly to local needs — particularly in rural and remote communities
like Seward.
Improved Access to Care
• Addresses practical barriers: MHUs help overcome common challenges such as
transportation limitations, weather -related disruptions, distance from services, mobility
constraints, and inflexible work schedules.
• Extends geographic reach: Mobile services allow care to be provided in neighborhoods,
worksites, senior housing, shelters, and other community locations where fixed -site
clinics may be difficult to access.
• Supports continuity of care: By bringing services closer to patients, MHUs reduce
missed appointments and help patients stay connected to primary and preventive care.
Community -Based Service Delivery
• Patient -focused approach: Mobile medicine allows services to be delivered in settings
that are convenient and familiar to patients, reducing delays in seeking care.
• Locally responsive deployment: MHUs can be scheduled and routed based on
identified community needs, seasonal population changes, or emerging service gaps.
• Encourages earlier engagement: The visibility and convenience of mobile services
support timely care before conditions require more intensive or costly intervention.
Prevention and Public Health Support
• Emphasis on preventive services: MHUs commonly provide primary care visits, chronic
condition monitoring, vaccinations, screenings, and health education.
• Reduces avoidable emergency use: By addressing health needs earlier and in
community settings, mobile services help decrease non -emergency use of hospital
emergency departments.
• Public health response capacity: MHUs are effective tools for immunization clinics,
outreach efforts, and response during public health events or emergencies.
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Community Benefits of Mobile Health Units
Addressing Community Need
• Serves residents with limited access to fixed -site care: Mobile services are particularly
beneficial for seniors, individuals with chronic health conditions, seasonal workers, and
others who may have difficulty traveling to clinic locations.
• Improves consistency of service delivery: MHUs help maintain access to care during
periods of high demand, infrastructure disruption, or clinic capacity constraints.
• Supports care coordination: Mobile services can be integrated with existing clinics and
referral networks to ensure follow-up and continuity.
Efficient and Flexible Use of Resources
• Cost-effective extension of services: MHUs expand care capacity without the expense
or permanence of new brick -and -mortar construction.
• Adaptable operations: Service locations, hours, and offerings can be adjusted as
community needs change.
• Emergency and surge capability: Mobile units can function as temporary service sites
during emergencies, natural disasters, or facility interruptions.
Compatibility with Local Land Use and Community Character
• Temporary and low -impact use: MHUs operate on a scheduled, time -limited basis and
do not require permanent structures or land modification.
• Comparable to other service vehicles: Their use is similar to mobile blood drives, mobile
libraries, or food trucks that provide essential services without altering neighborhood
character.
Summary
Mobile Health Units are a practical and flexible method of delivering health care services that
directly benefits the community. Clear zoning code language and land use allowances for
mobile medicine enable local governments to improve access to care, support preventive and
primary health services, and enhance community readiness — while maintaining consistency
with land use goals and community character. Mobile medicine complements, rather than
replaces, fixed -site clinics and strengthens the overall local health care delivery system.
Submitted by Jilian Chapman, CEO
Seward Community Health Center
January 14, 2026
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2026-XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.140 DEFINITIONS AND
15.10.226 LAND USES ALLOWED TO INCORPORATE REGULATIONS FOR A
MOBILE HEALTH UNIT
WHEREAS, according to Seward City Code 15.01.035, the Planning and Zoning
Commission by its own motion may recommend amendments to Title 15 to the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to periodically review and update
the Seward zoning code to reflect community changes and needs; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a work sessions on January 20,
2026, to discuss how mobile health units should be incorporated into Seward City Code and
recommend changes; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code currently defines a "Mobile medical unit" as a
trailer, motorized coach, or van containing advanced medical equipment such as a CT scanner,
MRI, or similarly complex medical diagnostic or decontamination equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified a proposed use involving a motorized van operated
by a local hospital to provide routine, non -emergency health screenings and check-ups that does
not include advanced diagnostic imaging or decontamination equipment; and
WHEREAS, the existing definition of "Mobile medical unit" does not accurately reflect
or encompass lower -intensity mobile medical services such as routine health screenings and
preventive care; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that mobile health unit services differ in intensity,
infrastructure needs, and land -use impacts from mobile medical units containing advanced
diagnostic equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to support access to routine and preventive healthcare
services while maintaining clarity and consistency within the zoning code; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a distinct land -use definition for mobile health units will
improve regulatory clarity, administrative efficiency, and enforcement consistency; and
WHEREAS, allowing mobile health units in commercial and institutional zoning
districts is consistent with the intent of the zoning code and the character of those zoning
districts; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this amendment promotes the public health,
safety, and general welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2026-0XX on
Month X, 2026, recommending the City Council approve the proposed parking amendments;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed code change is consistent with values and goals expressed in
the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Title 15.10.140 Definitions is hereby amended to read as
follows (new language is in bolded italics and deleted language is stricken):
58. Mobile health unit. A motorized vehicle, trailer, or van used for the provision of
routine, non -emergency medical services such as health screenings, examinations,
vaccinations, preventive care, or similar outpatient services. A mobile health unit does
not include vehicles containing advanced diagnostic imaging equipment such as CT
scanners or MRI machines, nor does it include decontamination equipment.
Section 2. Seward City Code Title 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed is hereby amended to
read as follows (new language is in bolded italics, and deleted language is stricken):
K. Mobile medical units and mobile health units as defined in section 15.10.140E are
allowed in accordance with table 15.10.226 of this chapter and subject to the following:
1. The unit shall not provide services within any public right-of-way.
2. The unit may operate in a single location for a maximum of 150 consecutive days in
a calendar year
3. The unit shall be and remain legally licensed and road -ready.
Table 15.10.226. Land Uses Allowed
KEY:
O - Use Permitted Outright
H - Home Occupation
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C - Use Requires Conditional Use Permit
P - Use Requires Administrative Permit
Blank - Use Prohibited
Zoning Districts
Principally Residential
Principally Commercial
Principally Public
Uses
RR
R1
R2
R3
UR
OR
AC
HC
CB
I
RM
INS
P
Mobile, health
unit
O
O
O
O
O
O
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days upon adoption.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA the
XX day of Month, 2026.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Marijuana Code Review
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2026-XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL, AMENDING
SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.226 — LAND USES ALLOWED FOR
MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS,; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Title 15.10.140 Definitions is hereby amended to read as
follows (new language is in bolded italics and underlined, and deleted language is stricken):
B. Specific definitions. (Parenthetical references are for cross-reference only.) In this chapter,
unless otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires:
54. Marijuana. Marijuana means "marijuana" as that term is as defined in Alaska
Statute 17.38.900 and any amendments thereto, means all parts of the plant of the
genus cannabis whether growing or not, the seeds thereof the resin extracted from
any part of the plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or
preparation of the plant, its seeds, or its resin, including marijuana concentrate;
"marijuana" does not include fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from
the seeds of the plant, sterilized seed of the plant that is incapable of germination, the
weight of any other ingredient combined with marijuana to prepare topical or oral
administrations, food, drink, or other products, or industrial hemp as defined in AS
03.05.100
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55. Marijuana establishment. Marijuana establishment means a A marijuana cultivation
facility, a marijuana testing facility, a marijuana product manufacturing facility, or a
retail marijuana store as those terms are defined in AS 17.38.900 and any amendments
thereto.
a. Cultivation facility, limited. A licensed limited marijuana facility has the same
privileges and prohibitions set forth in 3 AAC 306.405(a)(b)(c) and can perform the
same activities as a licensed standard marijuana cultivation facility except it must
have fewer than 500 square feet under cultivation (3 AAC 306.400).
Mafijuana-eCultivation facility, standard. Marijuana cultivation facility means
aAn entity registered to plant, propagate, cultivate, harvest, prepare, cure,
package, store, and label and package marijuana,: and to sell marijuana to
licensed retail marijuana stores, to licensed marijuana product manufacturing
facilities, and to other licensed marijuana cultivation facilities, but not to
consumers..-, subject to all the privileges and prohibitions described in 3 AAC
306.600-3 ACC 603.675.
1. Limited marijuana cultivation facilityA limited marijuana cultivation
facility has the privileges set forth at 3 AAC 305.405(a) and (b), and is
subject to the prohibitions at 3 AAC 306.405(c), except that it must have
fewer than 500 square feet under cultivation.
lac. Marijuana pProduct manufacturing facility, heavy. Marijuana product
n entity registered to purchase harvested
marijuana from a cultivation facility; extract, process, manufacture, prepare, and
package marijuana products; and transfer or sell marijuana and marijuana
products to other marijuana product manufacturing facilities, a marijuana testing
facility, or and to retail marijuana stores, but not to consumers. There is a high
potential of creating noise, vibration, dust, smoke, fumes, odor, glare, toxins, or
other environmental impacts on surrounding properties or uses because of the
nature of its equipment, operations, processes, materials, and products.
cL Product manufacturing facility, light. An entity registered to engage in the
manufacture, predominantly from previously prepared and/or finished
marijuana products or parts that, because of the nature of its equipment,
operations, processes, materials, and products, has little or no potential of
creating noise, vibration, dust, smoke, fumes, odor, glare, or other
environmental impacts on surrounding properties or uses.
€ e. Retail marijuana store. Retail marijuana store means aAn entity registered to
purchase marijuana from marijuana cultivation facilities, to purchase marijuana
and marijuana products from marijuana product manufacturing facilities, and to
sell marijuana and marijuana products to consumers.
f Retail store with onsite consumption endorsement, indoor. An entity authorized
to sell specific marijuana products and amounts for consumption at the time of
purchase only within an indoor area of the building designated as the
marijuana consumption area.
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& Retail store with onsite consumption endorsement, outdoor. An entity
authorized to sell specific marijuana products and amounts for consumption at
the time of purchase within a designated outdoor space surrounded by a sight-
obscurine wall or fence.
h. Retail store walk-up or drive -through exterior window pick-up. A window
attached to the licensed marijuana retail store through which a customer on
foot or in a vehicle may purchase marijuana products.
Ei. Marijuana testing facility. Marijuana testing facility means aAn entity registered
to analyze and certify the safety and potency of marijuana.
56. Marijuana products. Marijuana products means cConcentrated marijuana products and
marijuana products that are comprised of marijuana and other ingredients and are
intended for use or consumption, such as, but not limited to, edible products,
ointments, and tinctures.
Section 2. Seward City Code Title 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed Table is hereby amended
to read as follows (new language is in bolded italics and underlined, and deleted language is
stricken):
H. Marijuana establishments as defined in section SCC $15.10.140.B.55 are allowed in
accordance with SCC Land Uses Allowed tTable §15.10.226 of this chapter subject to the
following:
1. The facility owner or operator has submitted a license application to the State of
Alaska for the corresponding type of marijuana establishment prior to operation, and
maintains a current license from the state at all times the facility is in operation.
2. Marijuana establishments shall not to be located within 500 feet of the entrance of any
building where religious ceremonies are regularly held, a correctional facility,
recreational facility or youth center licensed by the state or local government, park,
playground, athletic field, community center, childcare facility, housing facility
owned by a public housin' authority, homeless and transient shelter, habilitative
care facility, or within 1,000 feet of any school. The distance specified in this
subsection must be measured by the shortest pedestrian route from the public entrance
of the building in which the licensed premises would be located to the outer parcel
boundaries of the school, recreation or youth facility or to the main public entrance of
the building in which religious services are regularly held, or the correctional facility.
The burden of proof demonstrating that the facility meets the required separation
distances is the responsibility of the marijuana establishment owner or operator.
3. A marijuana establishment shall be in a permanent structure with a valid certificate
of occupancy. No marijuana establishment shall be authorized in a vehicle, trailer,
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mobile food unit, standalone intermodal shipping container (i.e. conex unit), or
temporary structure.
34. All marijuana establishments shall meet all other criteria in this the Seward City Code
and in Alaska Statutes and Alaska Administrative Codes.
TABLE
Zoning District Designations
The following zoning district abbreviations are provided for information and interpretation:
RR =
Rural, very low density single-family residential
R1 =
Single-family, low density residential
R2 =
Single and two-family, medium density residential
R3 =
Single, two and multi -family, high density residential
UR =
Urban residential, a mix of residential uses and low impact home professional
offices
OR =
Office residential
AC =
Auto and neighborhood oriented, light commercial
HC =
Harbor commercial
CB =
Central business district - dense downtown commercial
I =
Industrial
RM =
Resource management - partially developable lands subject to floodplains and
steep slopes
INS =
Institutional, public, quasi -public uses
P =
Parks
Table 15.10.226. Land Uses Allowed
Key:
O — Use Permitted Outright
H — Home Occupation
C — Use Requires Conditional Use Permit
P — Use Requires Administrative Permit
Blank — Use Prohibited
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Zoning Districts
Principally Residential
Principally Commercial
Principally Public
Uses
RR
RI
R2
R3
UR
OR
AC
HC
CB
I
RM
INS
P
Marijuana
establishment,
cultivation facility
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0
0
Marijuana
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
establishment,
cultivation facility,
limited
Marijuana
establishment,
limited cultivation
faeility
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14
1=1
1=1
1=1
H
1
14
14
14
Marijuana
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
establishment,
cultivation facility,
standard
Marijuana
establishment,
predttet
manufacturing
facility (hazardous
materials)
E
Marijuana
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
establishment,
product
manufacturing
facility, heavy
Marijuana
establishment,
product
manufacturing
facility, light (non
C
C
0
C
hazardous materials)
Marijuana
establishment, retail
store
0
0
C
0
C
0
C
Marijuana
establishment, retail
store with onsite
consumption
endorsement; indoor
0
0
C
0
C
0
C
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Zoning Districts
Principally Residential
Principally Commercial
Principally Public
Uses
RR
RI
R2
R3
UR
OR
AC
HC
CB
I
RM
INS
P
Marijuana
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
establishment, retail
store with onsite
consumption
endorsement:
outdoor
Marijuana
establishment, retail
0
0
0
0
&tore with on site
eensumptieti
endorsement; outdoor
Marijuana
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
establishment, retail
store walk-up or
drive -through
exterior window
pick-up
Marijuana
establishment, testing
facility
0
0
0
0
0
C
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA the
XX day of Month, 2026.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
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Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Commissioner Training
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
1. You want the Commission to take action:
• Make a main motion
i. "I move to approve Resolution 2026-xxx"
• Requires second and vote
CHEAT SHEET
2. You want to change a motion already on the floor
• Make an amendment
i. "I move to amend Resolution 2026-xxx to add/strike..."
ii. "I move to amend Resolution 2026-xxx to add a condition that states..."
• Requires second and vote
• Discussion involves only the amendment
3. You want more time before voting on a resolution
• Make an attempt to postpone item. Can be done in two different ways:
i. During agenda approval
1. Ask to postpone to a later date
a. If no one objects, resolution is postponed
b. If objection, make a motion to postpone
i. Second and vote is required
2. During agenda approval, the item is never opened and no record is
created.
3. This option works well if you want to postpone the public hearing.
ii. During resolution deliberation
1. Make a motion to postpone to a later date
a. Requires second and vote
2. When item is brought back, Commission picks up the proceeding
exactly where they left off. Keep in mind the public hearing will have
already occurred.
4. You want to remove something from the consent agenda
• Request item to be removed and put on regular agenda
i. No motion required. Clerk will place the item in the appropriate place on
the agenda.
5. You want to add something to the agenda
• Request item to be added to the agenda
i. If no one objects, Clerk will add item in the appropriate place on the
agenda.
ii. If objection, make a motion to add item
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1. Second and vote is required
• No items may be added if they require public notice. If a Commissioner would like
to add an item requiring public notice, Commissioner should request to add a
Discussion Item regarding item requiring public notice. If the Discussion Item is
added to the agenda, the Commission as a collective body may direct
Administration to publicly notice item and include as an agenda item at the next
meeting.
6. You disagree with the Chair's procedural ruling
• Make a motion to appeal ruling of the Chair
i. Requires second and vote
7. You have a conflict of interest, bias, or have engaged in ex parte communication
• When asked by the Chair, publicly announce the potential conflict and state
whether you believe you can remain impartial
i. Chair will rule on whether participation is allowed
1. Any Commissioner may challenge the Chair's ruling. The question
then before the Commission is, "Shall the ruling of the Chair be
sustained?"
a. A majority of No votes overrules the Chair's ruling
• While Commissioners do state if they believe they can remain impartial,
Commissioners do not recuse themselves. They allow the Chair and possibly the
Commission to decide participation.
8. You believe another Commissioner has a conflict of interest, bias, or has engaged in ex
parte communication
• When asked by the Chair, state your concerns on the record
i. Chair will rule on whether participation is allowed
1. Any Commissioner may challenge the Chair's ruling. The question
then before the Commission is, "Shall the ruling of the Chair be
sustained?"
a. A majority of No votes overrules the Chair's ruling
9. You think a decision needs to be revisited
• Make a motion to reconsider
i. Only prevailing side may make a motion to reconsider
ii. Timing differs for Legislative and Quasi -Judicial resolutions
1. Legislative: May make motion at any point in the same meeting as
the decision or with the Clerks Office by 5:OOpm on the next
business day
2. Quasi -Judicial: Must be made in the same meeting before
adjournment
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iii. Two -Thirds vote required
10. A resolution does not receive a motion and second
• This differs based on if the agenda item is a legislative or quasi-judicial item
i. Legislative Item: If no motion and second occurs, the item cannot be acted
upon
ii. Quasi -Judicial Item: If no motion and second occurs at the initial call, the
Chair proceeds with the public hearing. If no motion and second occurs
after the close of the public hearing, the item fails and a denial resolution
with findings is required.
11. You wish to make a friendly amendment
• A friendly amendment is an agreed -upon, non -substantive change accepted by the
mover and seconder and allowed by the Chair that is made before the original
amendment is voted upon. Otherwise, it must be a formal amendment.
i. Ask the Chair if your amendment would be considered friendly.
ii. Chair asks the mover and seconder if they are agreeable to incorporating
the change as a friendly amendment.
iii. If no objection, the amendment may be incorporated. If there is objection, a
formal motion to amend is required.
12. Loss of quorum mid -meeting
• If quorum is lost mid -meeting due to a Commissioner recusal or any other reason,
no further action can be taken and the item must be continued at a later time when
quorum is reestablished. No discussion or deliberation may continue once
quorum is lost.
13. You wish to convene an executive session
• You make a motion to convene as executive session.
i. Your motion must state the specific purpose. The reasons must be
permissible in accordance with Rule 20 of your Rules of Procedures.
ii. No action may be taken in executive session.
14. You wish to engage someone speaking during public comment
• You may ask clarification questions to the speaker, but you should not deliberate
with them or the Commission until the hearing is closed. It is not appropriate to
answer questions from the public.
15. Golden Rule
• If you're unsure, ask the Chair, Clerk, or Administration
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