03/10/2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 04/07/2022Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
MARCH 10, 2022
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Interim Community Development Director Biggs called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.
Interim Community Development Director Biggs led the pledge of allegiance.
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Planning Technician Romagnoli posted tonight's meeting's agenda on Friday, March 4,
2022 at 4:22pm.
Tonight's agenda was posted by Planning Technician Romagnoli on Friday, 3/4/2022
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Stefanie Elle Planning Commissioner Present
Adriana Leongardt Planning Commissioner Present
Annedore Kushner Planning Commissioner Present
Manny Bhandal Planning Commissioner Present
John Doyle Planning Commissioner Excused
Joan Lewis Planning Commissioner Present
Andrew Ridley Absent
Tom Fischer Absent
Adilene Jezabel Moreno Planning Commissioner Present
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments for items not on the agenda.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. 2/3/2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Elle, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the
2/3/2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes as amended.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0-0-1
Yes: Lewis, Leongardt, Jezabel Moreno, Kushner, Bhandal, Elle
No:
Abstain:
Absent: Doyle
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Staff has analyzed the proposed project and recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve
Tentative Map TM 20-05, subject to certain findings and conditions.
1. Staff Report: Melissa Durkin, Planner II
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Motion made by Chair Bhandal, seconded by Commissioner Leongardt to continue item
TM 20-05 to the May regular planning commission meeting.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0-0-1
Yes: Lewis, Leongardt, Jezabel Moreno, Kushner, Bhandal, Elle
No:
Abstain:
Absent: Doyle
B. Staff has analyzed the proposed project and recommends that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve
Tentative Map TM 21-05, subject to certain findings and conditions.
1. Staff Report: Melissa Durkin, Planner II
2. Public Comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
4. Possible Action:
Planner II Durkin presented the staff report.
Discussion was held by the commissioners.
Chair Bhandal opened the item to public comments. None.
Chair Bhandal closed public comments.
Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications. None.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jezabel Moreno, seconded by Vice Chair Kushner
to adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Map TM
21-05, subject to certain findings and conditions.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0-0-1
Yes: Lewis, Leongardt, Jezabel Moreno, Kushner, Bhandal, Elle
No:
Abstain:
Absent: Doyle
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2022 Planning Commission Task Force / Committee Assignments
1. Staff Report: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review Planning Commission assignments and make adjustments as necessary.
Interim Community Development Director Biggs presented the staff report.
Motion was made by Commissioner Elle, seconded by Commissioner Lewis to appoint
Vice Chair Kushner as the Planning Commission representative to the Gilroy Downtown
Business Association.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0-0-1
Yes: Lewis, Leongardt, Jezabel Moreno, Kushner, Bhandal, Elle
No:
Abstain:
Absent: Doyle
B. Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for 20212
1. Staff Report: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
Motion was made by Commissioner Elle, seconded by Commissioner Bhandal to move
Agenda Item VI. B. "Election of Chair and Vice Chair" up the agenda following Agenda
Item II.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0-0-1
Yes: Lewis, Leongardt, Jezabel Moreno, Kushner, Bhandal, Elle
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Doyle
Motion was made by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Jezabel Moreno
to nominate Commissioner Bhandal to the chair position.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0-0-1
Yes: Lewis, Leongardt, Jezabel Moreno, Kushner, Bhandal, Elle
No:
Abstain:
Absent: Doyle
Motion was made by Commissioner Elle, seconded by Chair Bhandal to nominate
Commissioner Kushner to the vice chair position.
Vote: Motion carried 6-0-0-1
Yes: Lewis, Leongardt, Jezabel Moreno, Kushner, Bhandal, Elle
No:
Abstain:
Absent: Doyle
VII. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
The Planning Commission made several requests of items for staff to look into. Interim
Community Development Director Biggs stated he would look into the matters and report
back.
VIII. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
IX. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Houston notified the Planning Commission of upcoming training.
X. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of April 7, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
Chair Bhandal adjourned the meeting at 7:00pm.
Marco Romagnoli, Planning Technician