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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 P.C. ACTION AGENDA 08-04-09TUSTIN Agenda Item 4 Reviewed: DA REP RT City Manager AGEN O Finance Director N/A BUILDING OUR FUTURE HONORING OUR PAST MEETING DATE: AUGUST 4, 2009 TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING TOUR OF THE IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX-TUSTIN AND JAMBOREE PLAZA LEFT CITY HALL AT 5:10 P.M. ACTION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 28, 2009 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Puckett Chair Pro Tem Kozak Commissioners Kasalek, Murray, Thompson Given PRESENTATION: Status of Assembly Bill 32 and Senate Bill 375 None PUBLIC CONCERNS CONSENT CALENDAR Approved 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -JULY 14, 2009, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Action Agenda -Planning Commission July 28, 2009 -Page 1 None PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR BUSINESS Provided direction 2. FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION to staff TOUR THE IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX-TUSTIN AND JAMBOREE PLAZA: The discussion also provides a forum for the Commission to generally discuss the tour and to make recommendations for future tours. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission receive this report and provide direction to staff. Provided direction 3. TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER PLAQUE PROGRAM to staff; criteria CRITERIA will be modified and brought back The Tustin City council approved the implementation of the to Commission Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program and established program criteria on March 20, 2000. The program criteria require that the plaque display the construction date, the words "Tustin Historic Register," and approved supplemental text. No specific criteria were established for the supplemental text. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission establish criteria for the historical property names placed on plaques obtained through the City's Historic Register Plaque Program. STAFF CONCERNS 4. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE JULY 21, 2009, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Director Indicated she would be happy to answer any questions the Commission may have. Kasalek Asked for further clarification of the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program referred to on pages 2 and 3 of the Action Agenda that refers to the Proactive Methamphetamine Task Force (PROACT). Action Agenda -Planning Commission July 28, 2009 -Page 2 Director Answered that refers to the local law enforcement block grant funds that the Police Department requests on an annual basis; staff does not have specifics of the Task Force function. COMMISSION CONCERNS Thompson Reported that last week he completed his two years as the Chairman for the Orange County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee and was honored with a resolution of appreciation that included a photo op with Mayor Pro Tem Amante and Mayor Caveche of Orange; he will continue to serve on the committee. Stated that he and his family celebrated agreat-nephew's birthday at Pioneer Park; this is a small but very kid-friendly park; in context with future tours, perhaps it would be advantageous to see a big park and a little park; kudos to the Parks and Recreation Department for maintaining Tustin's parks. Murray Indicated he attended his first meeting as a trustee for the Vector Control District Board on July 16tH and also participated in a ride-along with one of the inspectors; based on his first exposure, he believes the County is in good shape regarding vector control; one positive report was that the West Nile virus is at its lowest since 2003. Noted that Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works, is retiring and wished him the best. Stated that Mayor Pro Tem Amante is now the President of the Orange County League of Cities; perhaps folks saw him on the front page with other representatives of Orange County, making their feelings known about some of the tax concerns resulting from the state's actions. Reminded everyone that the Tustin Area Senior Center is celebrating its 20tH anniversary August 10tH, the Chamber will hold a members' reception on August 27th, the Marconi Museum will have its 15tH anniversary on August 15th, and the Curtain Call Theater is under new management and everyone should revisit that venue. Kasalek Offered congratulations to Councilmember Nielsen's son who recently attained Eagle Scout rank. Stated she will not be able to attend the Senior Center celebration as she will be attending her brother's wedding in the Cayman Islands at that time. Action Agenda -Planning Commission July 28, 2009 -Page 3 Kasalek continued Stated that we are very fortunate in Tustin for the dedication and leadership of our elected and appointed officials who serve not only in Tustin but also at county and state levels in capacities that prove they care beyond the small focus of our City. Kozak Apologized for missing the last Planning Commission meeting. Offered congratulations to Councilmember Palmer: Supervisor Campbell has re-appointed him to the County Housing & Community Development Committee. Added his congratulations to Commissioner Murray for his appointment to the Vector Control Board. Noted that the Broadway in the Park production of Anything Goes takes place August 18-22 as presented by the Tustin Area Fine Arts Council. Thanked staff for this evening's tour which was very educational and helps the Commission to gain a broader perspective of Tustin. Stated he enjoyed the Rocket Scientists at the last Peppertree Park concert. Added his congratulations to Tim Serlet on his retirement as the Director of Public Works; and, noted Chief Deputy City Clerk Maria Huizar is leaving Tustin to become the City Clerk of Santa Ana. Asked for staff to provide an update at a future meeting regarding the former Valero station and the oil change shop on First Street. Indicated that the Tustin Chamber of Commerce will hold the first ribbon cutting August 18 at Prospect Village which will be hosted by Marc Weisberg Photography Studio. Noted there will be a Barr Homes ribbon cutting Tuesday, August 15, at 17802 Irvine Boulevard. Puckett Added his congratulations to Dane Nielsen; as an Eagle Scout himself, Commission Puckett knows that only approximately two percent reach that rank. Commented that the Community Services Department is doing a tremendous job providing Movies in the Park; there is schedule available in the newspaper of upcoming movies coming to a park near you. Action Agenda -Planning Commission July 28, 2009 -Page 4 Puckett continued Noted that he has been attending the Concerts in the Park; it is wonderful to see all the people picnicking and having a great time at these concerts. Stated he will be attending the Senior Center anniversary celebration; this is quite a tribute to what a city can accomplish when a need is identified and steps are taken to address that need. Complimented Altha Gardner who still volunteers at the Senior Center; she has been there since it started, is 96 years old, and still bowls. Closed the meeting in honor Tim Serlet. 8:24 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Action Agenda -Planning Commission July 28, 2009 -Page 5