09/01/2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 10/06/2022Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
of
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Tonight's meeting was called to order by Chair Bhandal at 6:00pm.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Bhandal led the pledge of allegiance.
II. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
Tonight's agenda was posted on Friday, August 26th at 3:43 pm.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Manny Bhandal Chairperson Present 5:48 PM
Annedore Kushner Vice Chair Present 5:50 PM
John Doyle Planning Commissioner Absent
Stefanie Elle Planning Commissioner Present 5:49 PM
Adriana Leongardt Planning Commissioner Present 5:46 PM
Joan Lewis Planning Commissioner Absent
Adilene Jezabel Moreno Planning Commissioner Present 5:48 PM
III. PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Presentation to the Planning Commission
Mayor Blankley provided the annual presentation to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Blankley recognized commissioners for their service on the Planning Commission.
Community Development Director Goei shared future training opportunities and stated she
will follow up with an email.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments for items not on the agenda.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Chair Bhandal; seconded by Commissioner Elle to approve the consent
agenda.
5-0-0-2
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Manny Bhandal, Chairperson
SECONDER: Stefanie Elle, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Bhandal, Kushner, Elle, Leongardt, Moreno
ABSENT: Doyle, Lewis
VI. SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
No report.
VII. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Items.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Items.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Attendance Policy for City Boards, Commissions and Committees
1. Staff Report: Cindy McCormick, Customer Service Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Accept the Report
Customer Service Manager McCormick presented the staff report.
Several Commissioners asked for clarification regarding the attendance policy.
Chair Bhandal opened the item to public comments, seeing none, Chair Bhandal closed
the item to public comment.
Motion made by Chair Bhandal; seconded by Commissioner Moreno to accept the
report.
5-0-0-2
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Manny Bhandal, Chairperson
SECONDER: Adilene Jezabel Moreno, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Bhandal, Kushner, Elle, Leongardt, Moreno
ABSENT: Doyle, Lewis
B. Annual Presentation to Council
1. Staff Report: Cindy McCormick, Customer Service Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Accept report and provide feedback on any additional items for the presentation.
Customer Service Manager McCormick presented the staff report and asked the
Commissioners if they would like additional items added to the presentation.
The Commissioners would like the following four projects included in the presentation:
Covale Taproom, Cold Storage, Chestnut & 10 Street, and Gurries project. McCormick
will update the presentation slides and bring the item back to the October meeting for
the Commission’s review.
Chair Bhandal opened the item to public comments, seeing none, Chair Bhandal closed
the item to public comment.
Motion made by Commissioner Moreno; seconded by Chair Bhandal to accept the
report.
5-0-0-2
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Adilene Jezabel Moreno, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Manny Bhandal, Chairperson
AYES: Bhandal, Kushner, Elle, Leongardt, Moreno
ABSENT: Doyle, Lewis
X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Planning Current Project Log
There were no comments or questions from the Planning Commission regarding the project
log.
XI. PRESENTATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
None.
XII. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Bhandal (South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee) stated he has not received
contacts for the South County Joint Planning Advisory Committee. Senior Planner Tambornini
will look into this and report back.
Vice Chair Kushner (Gilroy Downtown Business Association) stated the next meeting will be
held the week of 9/6/22.
XIII. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
Community Development Director Goei stated there are three open recruitments in the
planning division.
Community Development Director Goei thanked everyone for the input at the Housing
Element study session held in collaboration with the City Council.
XIV. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Nothing to report.
XV. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of October 6, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
Chair Bhandal adjourned the meeting at 6:37 pm.
Zinnia Navarro, Management Assistant