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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 03-03-09.' AGENDA REPORT Agenda Item 4 Reviewed: / City Manager l~" Finance Director N/A MEETING DATE: MARCH 3, 2009 TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 2009 7:00 p.m. Given Director swore in Commissioners Kasalek, Kozak, and Murray CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. SEATING OF RE-APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS ROLL CALL Present: Chair Puckett Chair Pro Tem Kozak Commissioners Kasalek, Murray, Thompson Staff present Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director David Kendig, Assistant City Attorney Dana Ogdon, Assistant Community Development Director Doug Stack, Assistant Director of Public Works Doug Anderson, Transportation/Development Services Manager Justina Willkom, Principal Planner Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner Amy Thomas, Senior Planner Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary None PUBLIC CONCERNS Action Agenda -Planning Commission February 24, 2009 -Page 1 CONSENT CALENDAR Approved None 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 10, 2009, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR BUSINESS Received and filed 3. MCAS TUSTIN MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM The annual review and program memorandum provides the following: a. A general description of the project's status, including actual or projected completion dates, if known. b. The current status for each mitigation measure. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file this report. Received and filed 4. 1990 AND 2003 HISTORICAL SURVEYS The City of Tustin completed surveys of its historic resources in 1990 and in 2003. With the reassignment of the City's cultural and historic resources responsibilities from the former Historic Resource Committee to the Planning Commission, it is important for the Commission to understand the differences between the two surveys and how they are used in making recommendations and decisions regarding historic resources. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file this report. STAFF CONCERNS 5. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE FEBRUARY 17, 2009, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Director Congratulated the re-appointed Planning Commissioners. Action Agenda -Planning Commission February 24, 2009 -Page 2 Director continued Reported the City Council held the second reading of the Shopping Cart Ordinance and Prospect Village Planned Community; staff will be visiting other communities to bring some of the best ideas from empirical data collected from those cities back to the Planning Commission. Added that one of the units at Prospect Village is in escrow. COMMISSION CONCERNS Thompson Stated his understanding there are funds in the economic stimulus package designated toward programs such as the Block Program; there should be means and methods to evaluate how, through preservation of the physical resources such as the hangars, funds could be acquired to assist in the preservation. Congratulated his fellow Commissioners on their re- appointments to the Commission. Noted that, despite all the harsh news regarding the economy, he and his wife had to wait 45 minutes to have dinner at Lucite's; this suggests the community continues to support local businesses. Murray Complimented staff on the excellent reports and wealth of information provided to the Commission. Referred to various articles that have been appearing in the newspapers regarding foreclosures; and, asked if staff has a way of tracking foreclosures in Tustin. Director Answered that, on average, the City is faring better than most other communities; staff is aware of the properties that are in foreclosure or are bank-owned; staff is tracking these properties from policing and code enforcement perspectives. Murray Mentioned that the newspaper article regarding the high cost of graffiti abatement is a big concern; perhaps it is time to revisit ways of educating the public to ways of helping to alleviate this problem. Director Stated that she and Commissioner Kozak were speaking about this earlier before the meeting; staff will bring a presentation to the Planning Commission regarding the community-wide policing on this issue; the City is embarking on a new program that staff would like to share with the Commission. Action Agenda -Planning Commission February 24, 2009 -Page 3 Murray continued Offered his congratulations to his fellow Commissioners on their re-appointments. Reminded everyone that, even though there has been a lot of rain, it is still important to conserve water. Noted that he visited Kobe's on Red Hill Avenue; the food and customer service are wonderful, and it is always crowded on Friday nights. Kasalek Congratulated her fellow Commissioners; and, thanked the Council for the re-appointment. Noted that our City's website does a great job keeping things current on community events; there is a link for a foreclosure prevention workshop which might be something residents would want to take advantage of. Asked when the street sweeping restrictions take effect. Director Stated that the ordinance was adopted and is in effect; the Field Services/Public Works Department ordered the signs. Anderson Indicated that the signs have not been installed yet on a Citywide basis. Kasalek Questioned whether this restriction would be Citywide and why some signs are covered at this time. Anderson Answered that this would be Citywide; some of the signs are covered because they were older signs; once the entire length of a street has been posted, all the signs will be visible. Kasalek Added that she has been seeing a lot of parked cars on street sweeping days; and, asked if enforcement would begin when the signs are up. Anderson Answered in the affirmative. Kozak Offered congratulations to his colleagues; stated it was an honor to be re-appointed to the Commission; and, thanked Council Member Nielsen and the Council for this opportunity. Noted that he and his family visited Roma's in Old Town over the weekend and had to wait 40 minutes for a table. Action Agenda -Planning Commission February 24, 2009 -Page 4 Kozak continued Thanked staff for the recommendation regarding a graffiti presentation; it is important that the Commission be informed regarding any new efforts and how the Commission and community can help. Asked if there will be a LAFCO-SOI report any time soon. Director Stated that LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) is undertaking such a report; there is a pending hearing in March for the North Tustin area; that hearing will probably be continued for one month; the two cities have been meeting to discuss various issues between the two jurisdictions; staff will report when more information becomes available. Kozak Thanked staff for their hard work, including the traffic engineers, community planners, and code enforcement. Puckett Added to the Tustin restaurant news that both In-N-Out Burger locations are booming. Offered his congratulations to the re-appointed Commissioners; and, added that he attended the interviews and was pleased to see there were several qualified candidates, which indicates Tustin is in good shape for years to come. Congratulated Ken Eckman, Don Ropele, and Erin Moore for their appointments to the Community Services Commission. Noted that it was nice to see former Planning Commission Chair John Nielsen in the audience. Indicated that March 1 marks the end of his 34th year in Tustin; as a kid growing up in southeast Kansas, he had no idea he would end up in California; his work brought him here; he could not have picked a better place to live; he intends to spend many more years here. Reminded everyone that the Miss Tustin Pageant takes place March 7 at Beckman High School. 8:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda -Planning Commission February 24, 2009 -Page 5