There is created a Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board. It shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor subject to the affirmative vote of five (5) or more members of the City Council. In making appointments, the Mayor may consult persons and organizations interested in landmarks or historic preservation. The members shall include at least one architect; one landscape architect or city planner; one person having extensive knowledge of Oakland history, or of relevant architectural history; and one real estate broker or other person with significant experience in the financing or management of real estate.

(Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12054 § 1(e), 1998; prior planning code § 5(a))

Of the original appointments, two shall be for a one-year term, two shall be for a two-year term, and three shall be for a three-year term. After the expiration of the original terms, all appointments, other than those to fill a vacancy, shall be for three-year terms.

(Ord. 12054 § 1(e), 1998; prior planning code § 5(b))

Vacancies shall be filled for any unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments were made.

(Ord. 12054 § 1(e), 1998; prior planning code § 5(c))

Any member of the Board may be removed for cause, after hearing, by the affirmative vote of six (6) or more members of the City Council.

(Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12054 § 1(e), 1998; prior planning code § 5(d))

The Board members shall serve without compensation. However, necessary actual travel and other expenses shall be reimbursed them, when the city's interests shall so require, if such is authorized by the City Council.

(Ord. 12054 § 1(e), 1998; prior planning code § 5(e))

The Board shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from its own membership, and shall select a secretary who may be a member of the city staff. The Board shall establish rules and regulations for its own organization, procedure, and meetings.

(Ord. 12054 § 1(e), 1998; prior planning code § 5(f))

All meetings shall be open to the public, and interested persons shall be given reasonable opportunity to be heard.

(Ord. 12054 § 1(e), 1998; prior planning code § 5(g))

The Board shall make every effort to obtain assistance from, and to work with, private groups and citizens interested in preservation. It may designate auxiliary committees to assist it. The Board may seek staff assistance from the City Administrator or the City Council.

(Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: Ord. 12054 § 1(e), 1998; prior planning code § 5(h))

The Board shall advise and assist the City Planning Commission and the Director of City Planning, as well as other public agencies, civic groups, and the general public, on the matters described in Section 17.03.020.

(Ord. 12054 § 1(e), 1998; prior planning code § 5(i))

A.

The Board shall submit regular status reports to the City Council committee designated as liaison to the Board. The regular status reports must be submitted at least once a year, or more frequently if directed by the chairperson of the City Council committee to which the Board reports.

B.

Status reports submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of this code must include a detailed description of operating and staffing needs, to be developed and maintained by the department responsible for staffing and administration of the Board.

C.

Each year, the Board shall review the annual goals and objectives of the City Council. Review of City Council goals and objectives shall be undertaken to provide the Board the opportunity to better integrate the activities of the Board with the city's overall goals and objectives.

D.

City Council approval must be obtained prior to the creation of any standing committee of the Board. A proposal to create a standing committee of the Board must include information regarding the costs associated with staffing the standing committee, and the costs of complying with noticing and reporting requirements resulting from the establishment of any such standing committee of the Board.

(Ord. 11776 § 5, 1995: prior planning code § 5(j))