The City Council of the City of Soledad is accepting applications to serve on the Planning Commission to fill a vacancy to an existing four-year term that will expire on April 30, 2022, and a vacancy for a new term that will expire on August 31, 2023. Appointments are anticipated to be made by the City Council at its regular meeting of August 7, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

 The Planning Commission functions in accordance with Section 65100 of the State Government Code and Chapter 2.12 of the Soledad Municipal Code. Specifically, the Commission acts upon land use approvals, subdivisions and environmental documents. It also makes recommendations to the City Council on revisions to the General Plan, Ordinances and special documents. Regular Planning Commission meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Additionally, special and joint meetings are occasionally held with the City Council and other policy-making bodies.