HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 MAY 10 2022 DRAFT PC MINUTES ITEM #1
MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBER & VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
MAY 10, 2022
7:00 p.m. CALLED TO ORDER.
Given. INVOCATION: Pastor Jorge Molina, Mariners Church
Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Eric Higuchi, Commissioner
Present. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, Kozak, Mason
Absent. Chair Mello had an excused absence.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Approved the CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent
Calendar as
presented.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—APRIL 12, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the April 12, 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
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c. State and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote
social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Higuchi, to approve the Consent Calendar,
as presented. Motion carried 4-0-1. Chair Mello had an excused absence.
None. PUBLIC HEARING:
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Adopted 3. FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Reso. No. FINDING OF CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
4449.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4449 finding the
proposed FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program in conformance
with the General Plan pursuant to Section 65401 of the California
Government Code.
There was dialogue among City staff and the Commission regarding the CIP
projects referenced in the report. The Commission requested additional project
updates from Public Works in the future.
Motion: It was moved by Chu, seconded by Higuchi, to adopt Resolution No. 4449, as
presented. Motion carried 4-0-1. Chair Mello had an excused absence.
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom No concerns.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Higuchi Higuchi attended the House of Ruth groundbreaking, and he looks forward to the
opening of the new 99 Ranch Market on First Street in 2023.
Mason Mason asked whether the City or business owner is responsible for the electrical
vehicle(EV)charger located at Off the Boat restaurant along Seventeenth Street.
Willkom Per Willkom, the EV charger at Off the Boat is funded by State grants and that
the property owner participates with the improvements at that location.
Kozak Kozak asked Willkom if there are any other EV charger City projects coming up.
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Willkom In response to Kozak's question, many commercial centers are installing EV
chargers due to the high demand from the customers. As far as funding
availability, the State is providing grants to assist with the installation and
improvements of these facilities. The City is also in the process of installing EV
chargers for the City employees, which is part of an upcoming City project.
Chu Chu thanked Nishikawa for his response to the many questions from the
Commission. No concerns.
ADJOURNMENT:
7:51 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
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