01/19/2023 Planning Commission Special Meeting Adopted 02/02/2023Planning Commission
Special Meeting
of
JANUARY 19, 2023
1. OPENING
Tonight’s meeting was called to order by 2022 Vice Chair Kushner at 6:02pm.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Bhandal led the pledge of allegiance.
3. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
The agenda was posted on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 12:52pm.
Attendee Name Title Status
Manny Bhandal Planning Commissioner Present
Annedore Kushner Planning Commissioner Present
Stefanie Elle Planning Commissioner Present
Adriana Leongardt Planning Commissioner Present
Joan Lewis Planning Commissioner Present
Michelle Montez Planning Commissioner Present
Kelly Ramirez Planning Commissioner Present
4. ELECT CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR 2023
Motion made by Commissioner Elle to elect Commissioner Bhandal as Planning
Commission Chair; seconded by Commissioner Kushner.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Stephanie Elle, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Annedore Kushner, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Bhandal, Kushner, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez
Motion made by Commissioner Elle to elect Commissioner Kushner as Planning
Commission Vice Chair; seconded by Chair Bhandal.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Stephanie Elle, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Manny Bhandal, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Bhandal, Kushner, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Bhandal opened public comment for items not on the agenda.
There being no speakers, Chair Bhandal closed public comment for items not on the
agenda.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Chair Bhandal; seconded by Vice Chair Kushner to approve the
consent agenda.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Manny Bhandal, Chair
SECONDER: Annedore Kushner, Vice Chair
AYES: Bhandal, Kushner, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Proposed Tentative Map to divide 6855 Camino Arroyo into two parcels,
Application No. TM 22-05
1. Staff Report:
Senior Planner Tambornini presented the staff report.
2. Public Comment:
Chair Bhandal opened the item for public comment.
There being no speakers, Chair Bhandal closed public comment
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
None
4. Possible Action:
Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
a) Recommend that the City Council, based on its independent analysis, determine
that the proposed Tentative Map is exempt from further environmental review
and qualifies for the State CEQA Guidelines Class 15 Exemption, Minor Land
Divisions, because the proposed subdivision results in less than four parcels, is
in conformance with the City’s General Plan and Zoning, seeks no exceptions or
variances, and all services and access to the resulting parcels is available.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Manny Bhandal, Chairperson
SECONDER: Stephanie Elle, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Bhandal, Kushner, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez
b) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the proposed
tentative map to divide the property known as APN 841-70-045 into two
separate parcels.
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Annedore Kushner, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Adriana Leongardt, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Bhandal, Kushner, Elle, Leongardt, Lewis, Montez, Ramirez
7.2 Electronic Billboard Ordinance and Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(IS/MND) (Z 18-04)
1. Staff Report:
Customer Service Manager McCormick presented the staff report.
2. Public Comment:
Chair Bhandal opened the item to public comments.
Mike Conrotto, the project applicant, provided additional information
about the project to the Planning Commission.
Sean Marciniak, the project applicant’s Outfront Media representative,
provided additional information about the project to the Planning
Commission.
Jeff McCuen, the project applicant’s Outfront Media representative,
provided additional information about the project to the Planning
Commission.
Dr. Paul Lynam provided a public comment.
Connie Rogers provided a public comment.
Ron Kirkish provided a public comment.
There being no further speakers, Chair Bhandal closed the item to public
comments.
3. Planning Commission Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
None.
4. Possible Action:
Staff has analyzed the proposed project, and recommends that the Planning
Commission:
a) Recommend that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
(MND), based on its independent analysis that MND was completed in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); find that there
is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment; and that the MND reflects the City’s independent judgment and
analysis; and
b) Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance (Z 18-
04), approving changes to Section 30.37.30 (Prohibited Signs), Section
30.37.50 (Commercial and Industrial Districts), and Section 30.37.51 (Freeway
Oriented Signs) and creating a new Zoning Ordinance Article LV (Electronic
Billboards
5. Alternative Action:
Motion made by Commissioner Elle; seconded by Vice Chair Kushner to
continue item 7.2 to February 2, 2023 regular Planning Commission meeting.
RESULT: APPROVE [4 TO 3]
MOVER: Stephanie Elle, Planning Commissioner
SECONDER: Adriana Leongardt, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Kushner, Elle, Leongardt, Montez
NAYS: Bhandal, Lewis, Ramirez
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Planning Commissioner Training.
City Attorney Faber and Assistant City Attorney Houston provided training to
commissioners and addressed questions.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9.1 Planning Division Staff Approvals
Community Development Director Goei and Senior Planner Tambornini answered
comments/questions from the Planning Commission.
10. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT
Community Development Director Goei introduced new Planning Technician Ariana
Fabian.
11. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT to the Next Meeting of February 2, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
Chair Bhandal adjourned the meeting at 9:21 P.M.
Ariana Fabian
Ariana Fabian, Planning Technician