Sec. 551. City Planning Commission.

   The Board of Commissioners of the City Planning Department shall be known as the City Planning Commission and shall consist of nine members. It shall:

   (a)   give advice and make recommendations to the Mayor, Council, Director of Planning, municipal departments and agencies with respect to City planning and related activities and legislation;

   (b)   make recommendations concerning amendment of the General Plan and proposed zoning ordinances in accordance with Sections 555 and 558;

   (c)   make reports and recommendations to the Council and to other governmental officers or agencies as may be necessary to implement and secure compliance with the General Plan; and

   (d)   perform other functions prescribed by the Charter or ordinance.