In order to provide for coordination and a means to adequately address matters that overlap planning district boundaries, the county council is authorized to require joint planning meetings for such matters. The CDD or designated planning staff member shall notify the county council of such matters and the county council shall then determine whether joint planning sessions are required. The purpose of joint planning meetings is to provide for discussion among planning commission members of different planning districts, public officials, developers and the public on various issues related to the matter in question. Notice of such joint planning sessions shall be for the purpose of discussion and education and are not intended to result in any formal recommendation during the joint planning sessions, although information presented at such sessions may be made part of the record of subsequent proceedings of either district planning commission related to the matter in question. Upon completion of the joint planning sessions, the planning commission shall take action or make a recommendation on matters as required under this title. At least one joint planning meeting shall be held annually to provide for discussion and coordination among planning commission members of each planning district, the community development department, the county council, county manager, and members of the public regarding issues of countywide concern. (Ord. 708, 12-10-2008)