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Commission cautioned against discussing un‑noticed properties to protect quasi‑judicial process
Summary
Commissioners were reminded not to discuss properties that are not on a noticed agenda because such discussion can affect quasi‑judicial proceedings; a commissioner said the commission can still give recommendations but must avoid un‑noticed deliberation.
During commissioner comments a member raised concerns about discussing properties that are not noticed on the agenda, warning that such remarks could affect later quasi‑judicial proceedings. A commissioner emphasized that even informal recommendations can matter in a quasi‑judicial process and should be offered at properly noticed hearings or at City Council meetings if the speaker is not acting in their official HPC capacity.
The exchange included a clarification that members may provide public comment at council but should avoid deliberating or making recommendations in an un‑noticed HPC meeting; commissioners called the point a helpful reminder as the commission begins the new year.
