The Peninsula Community Planning Board’s Bylaws Committee has finished revamping the board’s by-laws after several months of poring over the details of the document that outlines procedures that govern the PCPB.
The group revised the document by following a by-laws template provided by the city to more than 40 planning groups throughout San Diego. City officials have said the template, or so-called by-laws shell, helps the planning boards conform to state and local laws.
Chaired by board member Gregg Robinson, the committee finished revisions to the by-laws Feb. 11.
The committee has been working on the by-laws since last year to submit them for city approval in time for this year’s PCPB elections next month, but because of the lateness of the revisions the planning board must use the old by-laws to govern the next election.
“They’re late, but they’re done,” Robinson said.
One of the changes made to the by-laws was the number of meetings a candidate must attend before running for the board, he said. The committee decided to require a candidate attend two meetings prior to the annual March election. However, those rules don’t go into effect until next election cycle.
The number of meetings required continues to be a contentious issue for the board in the run-up to the elections, which take place Thursday, March 20 at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St., from 4 to 8 p.m.
According to Robinson, the by-laws are under review by board chair Geoff Page and other board members for minor corrections before being passed on to the city for approval.
Robinson said the committee made “fundamental” changes to the by-laws shell.
“The city was helpful, but we have particular needs and we have particular experiences,” Robinson said. “We did disagree with their [shell] and we did make changes [overall].”
He said the document would now go to the city’s Planning Department for revision before heading to the full City Council. A timeline for the approval process has not been set, he said.
The Peninsula Community Planning Board advises the city on land use and development in the Peninsula area. The board meets every third Thursday of the month at the library from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
For more information, visit www.pcpb.net.