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AGENDA
VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2022
6:00 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER.
Given. INVOCATION: Pastor Fred Snider, Grace Harbor Church
All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mason
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, Mello
None. PUBLIC INPUT:
Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input was received.
Approved the CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent
Calendar.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — DECEMBER 14, 2021
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the December
14, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
2. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY AB 361 FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF
TELECONFERENCE FOR MEETINGS
In order for the Planning Commission to continue to have the option
to meet via teleconference during the pandemic, AB 361 requires the
Commission to make specific findings at least every thirty (30) days.
RECOMMENDATION:
Make the following findings by a majority vote of the Planning
Commission:
a. A state of emergency has been proclaimed by California's
Governor due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to be in
effect;
b. The Commission has reconsidered the circumstances of the
state of emergency; and
c. State and local officials continue to recommend measures to
promote social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Hurtado Hurtado confirmed no public input was received.
Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Kozak, to approve the Consent
Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
Training REGULAR BUSINESS:
provided.
3. TRAINING — PLANNING COMMISSION POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
An overview of the Planning Commission Policies and Procedures
will be provided during this training. The Policies and Procedures
contribute to the effective operation of the Planning Commission,
ensure that associated public meetings are conducted consistently in
accordance with adopted Policies and Procedures, and that the
actions of the Planning Commission comply with State law.
Huitron Huitron described to the Commission the type of training that would be
conducted, in order to ensure all members of the Commission understand
their role as a Planning Commissioner.
DiLeva & Daudt Presentation given by DiLeva and Daudt.
Mello Mello asked Daudt about Commissioners meeting with groups, to discuss
the City's planning policies.
Daudt Daudt referred to quasi-judicial hearings. When there is an actual
application, either immediately before the Commission or that is likely to be
presented to the Commission, he advised against meetings (i.e. meeting
one-on-one with developers). He stated it would be best to avoid meeting
with opponents or proponents of a particular project. On the policy side (i.e.
legislative type decisions), the same admonishment or prohibition would not
apply, if a Commissioner wants to "keep the pulse" with the community,
unless, of course, a specific project is being discussed among the group.
Mason Mason asked how the districting of the City Council will impact the
Commission going forward.
Willkom In response to Mason's question, Willkom stated that as of now, the City
Council has not expressed a desire to change the Planning Commission
appointment procedure. It is uncertain what the City Council will decide with
future district elections.
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STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom Willkom wished everyone a happy new year. City staff has many projects
scheduled in 2022. There will be some policy recommendations by the
Commission to the City Council (i.e. SB 9, Zoning Code Amendments and
Outdoor Dining Code Amendment). The idea is to streamline the
planning/building permitting process. The Economic Development
Department is currently in the process of selecting a developer for the Tustin
Legacy multi-family projects. Willkom added that there will be an upcoming
development proposal (former Ricoh site, industrial warehouse that will be
presented to the Commission in the near future). Staff looks forward to
working closely with the Commission on the many upcoming projects.
Willkom also informed the Commission that due to the increase in the COVID
numbers, the next few meetings will likely be held virtually until the COVID
numbers decrease.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Chu Chu had no concerns. She thanked staff for the presentation. Chu wished
everybody a happy new year, and she is looking forward to all of the future
projects.
Higuchi Higuchi had no concerns. He thanked staff for the presentation. Stay
healthy out there!
Mello Mello had no concerns. He wished everybody a happy new year and he
looks forward to working with staff in the coming year.
Kozak Kozak concurred with his colleagues' previous comments. He, too, looks
forward to working with City Council and staff on future projects/proposals in
the new year.
Mason Mason also wished everyone a happy new year and to please stay healthy.
6:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
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