HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 PC ACTION AGENDA 08-05-08AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 5, 2008
TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 22, 2008
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Nielsen, Chair Pro Tem Puckett
Commissioners Kozak, Murray, Thompson
Staff present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director
David Kendig, Deputy City Attorney
Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director
Doug Anderson, Transportation and Development Services Manager
Justina Willkom, Principal Planner
Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner
Amy Thomas, Senior Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 8, 2008, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
2. FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 IN REVIEW
Received and filed
The Community Development Department Activity -Fiscal
Year 2007-2008 in Review briefly describes the total number of
discretionary projects (i.e. Conditional Use Permits, Design
Reviews, Subdivision Maps, etc.), major accomplishments for
various functional areas within the Community Development
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Department, and Building Division activity.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission receive and file.
None PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR BUSINESS
Adopted Resolution 3. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY DETERMINATION FINDING
No. 4098, with FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT FOR FLOOD
correction noted by CONTROL PURPOSES.
staff
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4098
determining that the location, purpose, and extent of the
proposed acceptance of the dedication of an easement for flood
control purposes is in conformance with the Tustin General Plan.
STAFF CONCERNS
4. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JULY 15, 2008, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
Director reported
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget; staff can
provide copies to the Planning Commissioners when the document has
been reproduced.
The City Council considered the letters commenting on various Senate,
H.R., and U.S. Senate bills; the City Clerk provided a summary on
pages 5 and 6 of the Action Agenda stating what the Council did on
each of the letters.
COMMISSION CONCERNS
Thompson Stated that he was reappointed for another year as Chair of the Orange
County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee.
Nielsen Offered his congratulations to Commissioner Thompson whose
leadership led to that well-deserved reappointment.
Kozak Added his congratulations to Commissioner Thompson.
Indicated that he attended another great concert at Peppertree Park;
the Beatles cover band (The Silver Beatles) was excellent; the Parks
and Recreation staff does a great job.
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Kozak continued
Noted last Thursday evening the Tustin Ranch Golf Club sponsored a
family event, hosting the Surftones, and a great time was had by all; the
next event will be August 21St at 6:30 p.m.
Asked his fellow Commissioners to join him in wishing the Recording
Secretary and her husband a Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary.
Murray
Noted the 2007-08 Year in Review was excellent and gave him some
perspective as to where the City has been and where it is going.
Stated he has heard many favorable comments regarding the City's
new business hours and also the effectiveness of the new permit
process.
Indicated that Tustin Pride's Chair, Kim Leason, has been doing active
recruitment for the committee and would appreciate having citizen
participation to keep the program active.
Shared that he recently received a telephone call from a colleague who
complimented the Director's professionalism and responsiveness to his
issues and concerns.
Asked if something could be done to alleviate the unsightly appearance
of the construction area at Browning and EI Camino Real.
Reiterated the Commission's interest in staff providing information
regarding smoke shop ordinances and a timetable for implementation
before school begins.
Puckett
Congratulated Chair Nielsen for his decision to sign papers to run for
the City Council and stated his belief that the Chair will make an
excellent Councilman.
Nielsen
Thanked Commissioner Puckett and noted those words of
encouragement mean a great deal coming from someone who has
served the community as Commissioner Puckett has, both on the City
Council and two different times on the Planning Commission.
Announced that this would be his last Planning Commission meeting;
he finishes one meeting short of six years, three times as Chair; he was
privileged to serve with many good people and named the following:
• Tracy Worley Hagen, who originally encouraged him to apply;
• Doug Davert, who resigned the seat to which he was appointed;
• Mark Kenny, who provided insight and guidance during his
rookie year;
• Steve Kozak, who was Chair at the time of his appointment;
• Leslie Pontious, always detail-oriented and a model for him; and,
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• Chuck Puckett, who always says the right things with a lot of
humanity.
Thanked the current City Council and Mayor Amante for their support.
Thanked staff for their immense amounts of hard work and public
service over the years, Elizabeth Binsack, in particular, who always
provided her expertise and assistance.
Indicated he hoped to serve the City further in the future.
Mayor Amante
Offered his congratulations to Commissioner Thompson regarding the
OCTA reappointment.
Stated that Chair Nielsen will be continuing in his work on that OCTA
Committee.
Noted that he is very excited that Chair Nielsen will be joining him on
the campaign trail.
Indicated that this particular Planning Commission has done an
enormous amount of work; what happens at the Planning Commission
affects the lives of 74,000 Tustin citizens and thousands more who
come through our City; the City Council is extremely proud of these
Commissioners and appreciates their leadership.
Nielsen
Thanked the Mayor for his comments.
7:38 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at
300 Centennial Way.
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