HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PC MINUTES 09-13-22 MINUTES ITEM #1
COUNCIL CHAMBER & VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given. INVOCATION: Pastor Dane Counts, King's Way Foursquare Church
Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mason
All present. ROLL CALL: Chair Mello
Chair Pro Tem Kozak
Commissioners Chu, Higuchi, Mason
None. PUBLIC INPUT:
Approved CONSENT CALENDAR:
the Consent
Calendar, as
presented.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—AUGUST 23, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the August 23,
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 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Adopted 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 2022-0002 - (HOUSING
Reso. No. ELEMENT UPDATE REVISIONS)
4457, as
presented. GPA 2022-0002 is an update to the adopted Housing Element (GPA
2021-0002) in response to the State Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) review to comply with State Housing
Element law. The recommendation provided by the Planning
Commission at its September 13, 2022 meeting, will be forwarded to the
City Council for consideration during its October 4, 2022 meeting. City
staff will subsequently transmit the revised adopted Housing Element to
HCD by October 15, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4457,
recommending that the City Council approve GPA 2022-0002, updating
the Housing Element to comply with State Housing Element law.
Huitron Presentation given.
Opening Commission discussion generally included favorable comments to staff, along
comments/ with general questions/comments related to the Housing Element revisions. Staff
questions. and the City Attorney provided additional feedback to the Commission including
Huitron, who referred to various sections of the Housing Element document to
further answer the Commission's questions.
7:28 p.m. Public Hearing opened.
Public Input:
1. Andrew Meling, Southwest Carpenters
7:29 p.m. Public Hearing closed.
Closing The Commission collectively commended staff for their hard work with the
comments. Housing Element revisions. Staff provided additional responses and information
to the Commission's questions regarding the Housing Element.
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Motion: It was moved by Higuchi, seconded by Chu, to adopt Resolution No. 4457, as
presented. Motion carried 5-0.
None. REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS:
Barragan Barragan introduced Community Development's newest Assistant Planner, Jose
Jara, to the Commission. Welcome Jose!
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Chu Chu had no concerns. She made favorable comments to City staff for tonight's
Public Hearing item.
Mason Mason's comments generally included: de-mystifying the process of
development; she would love to see more outreach in the community; and she
suggested staff try to rally residents in to City Hall via Tustin Tiller Days along
with educating people (i.e. NextDoor to direct residents on the process).
Kozak Kozak concurred with his fellow Commissioners regarding the Housing Element
project.
Higuchi Higuchi had no concerns.
Mello Mello made favorable comments to staff. He stated more public involvement
needed (i.e. social media)with regard to City projects.
7:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
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