HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 PC DRAFT MINUTES 3-22-22 MINUTES ITEM #2
COUNCIL CHAMBER & VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
MARCH 22, 2022
6:00 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER.
Given. INVOCATION: Pastor Natalie Iguchi, Connect Voice Church
Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Mason
All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mason
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, Mello
Mason PRESENTATION: Scott Reekstin's Retirement— City of Tustin Proclamation
None. PUBLIC INPUT:
Approved CONSENT CALENDAR:
the Consent
Calendar as
presented.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 8, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the March 8, 2022
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.
Minutes—Planning Commission March 22, 2022—Page 1 of 3
Motion: It was moved by Mello, seconded by Higuchi, to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Motion carried 5-0.
None. PUBLIC HEARING.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Directed staff 3. 2020-2021 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT ANNUAL REPORT
to forward the
Annual Report
to the SOHP.
The Annual Report summarizes the City's historic preservation efforts and
describes how the City met all of the requirements of the CLG program
during 2020-2021 reporting period.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission, acting as Historic and Cultural Resources
Advisor, approve the 2020-2021 Certified Local Government Annual Report
and direct staff to forward the Annual Report to the State Office of Historic
Preservation (SOHP).
Salman Presentation given.
Higuchi Higuchi enjoyed the historic walking tour given in September 2021 and would like
there to be another walking tour this year with a networking event held afterwards.
Chu Chu echoed Higuchi's comments. She asked staff if Salman is assuming the
historic preservation duties of former employee, Senior Planner Elaine Dove.
Huitron Per Huitron, before Dove retired, Salman was able to work with Dove on historic
preservation projects and stated she also has had professional experience with
historic preservation from past city positions and she has served on a historic
preservation commission. The City currently has staff resources to continue the
Mills Act Program and historic preservation activities in Tustin.
Kozak Kozak commended Reekstin on all of his work with historic preservation and for
the many years he contributed to Old Town Tustin including preservation of historic
properties. He commended Salman for stepping in and continuing the good work
in historic preservation in Tustin.
Mason Mason echoed Kozak's previous comments and she also shared thoughts about
her first in-person Mills Act training and walking tour of Long Beach with Reekstin
and Dove. She added that Reekstin has shown passion with the many
contributions and accomplishments he has made over the years with the City of
Tustin. It has been a pleasure working with Reekstin.
Minutes—Planning Commission March 22, 2022—Page 2 of 3
Motion: It was moved by Kozak, seconded by Chu to move the item forward to the City
Council and forward the Annual Report to the SHPO. Motion carried 5-0.
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom Willkom congratulated Reekstin on his retirement. She worked with Reekstin for
over 20 years, and she wished him well on his retirement.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Mello Mello commended Salman on her great presentation and report. He thanked
Reekstin for making him feel welcome and for answering the many questions he
has had since being on the Commission. Mello wished Reekstin the best with his
retirement.
Higuchi Higuchi stated he has seen many people leaving government jobs in California,
either due to retirement or changing positions. He wished Salman good luck on
her new position. Reekstin's passion for preserving historic resources, including
Old Town, Tustin was noted. He congratulated and thanked Reekstin for his
service.
Chu Chu congratulated Reekstin on his retirement and stated he be missed.
Kozak Kozak thanked Reekstin for all of his contributions to the City of Tustin, including
to the Commission and Historic preservation.
Mason Mason reiterated favorable comments towards Reekstin and to the history of
Tustin. She noted Higuchi's comments as being very profound with regard to
preserving community and distinctiveness.
Reekstin Reekstin thanked the City of Tustin, the Commission and the community, and
noted that the people of Tustin are what make the community so special.
6:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday,
April 12, 2022.
Minutes—Planning Commission March 22, 2022—Page 3 of 3