The Discovery Bay Town Board voted to form a non‑stipend ad hoc special planning committee, using its Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) authority, to review and advise on a proposed development across the street from town.

Board members said the committee would give Discovery Bay an organized way to provide input to the county planning commission and the supervisor’s office on the project’s scale and design. Dina (staff member) summarized the committee’s proposed role: as an advisory body formed under MAC authority, it could participate in planning discussions and provide town input on elements such as building height and aesthetics.

Board members raised operational questions about staff time and county obligation to accept the committee’s input. Several directors noted the committee might not change county decisions but said exercising the town’s advisory authority is important. One board member recommended getting additional clarity from Assemblymember Wilson’s office; the board agreed to reach out to Wilson’s staff for examples of how MAC advisory committees have been used.

A motion to form a “special planning commission ad hoc committee, non‑stipend” was moved and seconded and passed by the board. The board discussed asking the new staff member (to be hired) to serve on or support the committee and said staff time would come from the general budget if the committee is active. The motion directed staff to solicit volunteers and nominations and to report back with suggested membership and scope.

The action creates an advisory body only; it does not alter county land‑use authority or change any approvals already submitted to the county. The committee’s first task, the board said, will be to request guidance from Assemblymember Wilson’s office and the county planning department on how the committee’s input will be considered.