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PC - Item 4A - Minutes of July 15, 2019Minutes of the PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING July 15, 2019 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Tang at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chair Tang INVOCATION — Commissioner Lopez ROLL CALL — Commissioners Berry, Lopez, Vuong, Vice -Chair Eng and Chair Tang STAFF PRESENT — City Attorney Thuyen, Community Development Director Kim, Planning & Economic Development Manager Valenzuela, Associate Planner Lao, Assistant Planner Kinson Wong, and Commission Secretary Lockwood. OATH OF OFFICE - Oath of Office was administered to Commissioner John Tang and Commissioner Daniel Lopez by Commission Secretary Lockwood. REORGANIZATION - Chair Tang opened the nominations for Chair. Commissioner Vuong made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Berry to nominate Commissioner Eng for Chair. Vote resulted in: Ayes: Berry, Lopez, Tang, and Vuong Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Community Development Director Kim stated the motion passes with a vote of 4 Ayes 0 Noes. Chair Tang congratulated newly nominated Chair Eng and handed her the gavel. Chair Eng opened the nomination for Vice -Chair. Commissioner Tang made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Vuong to nominate Commissioner Lopez for Vice -Chair. Vote resulted in: Ayes: Berry, Eng, Vuong, and Tang Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Community Development Director Kim stated the motion passes with a vote of 4 Ayes and 0 Noes. PRESENTATION - City Attorney Thuyen gave a brief explanation of why this item was added to the Agenda recently and that this is part of the Reorganization process. Chair Eng stated she would like to thank Commissioner Tang for serving as Chair, for his leadership, and his service. She also congratulated Commissioner Tang and Commissioner Lopez on their reappointments. She welcomed James Berry to the Planning Commission, and she looks forward to his energy and good ideas. Commissioner Tang stated as part of this presentation, he would like to acknowledge former Planning Commissioner Diana Herrera for her long history and dedication as a public servant in the City and community. He also stated that the City is blessed to have had her on this Planning Commission as well and it is really sad to see former Commissioner Herrera depart. The Planning Commission thanked her and said they will miss her greatly in the City of Rosemead. Chair Eng presented a plaque of gratitude to Diana'Herrera from the Planning Commission and staff. The Planning Commission thanked her for her dedication to the City of Rosemead, her many years of serving on the Planning Commission, the Traffic Commission, as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and wished her the best in her new adventure of retirement. Chair Eng read the plaque to the audience and a congratulatory picture was taken with the Planning Commission and Community Development Director Kim. 1. EXPLANATION OF HEARING PROCEDURES AND APPEAL RIGHTS City Attorney Thuyen presented the procedure and appeal rights of the meeting. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE None 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. PC MINUTES 6.17-19 Chair John Tang made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Daniel Lopez, to approve PC Minutes 6.17-19 as presented. Vote resulted in: Ayes: Eng, Lopez, and Tang Noes: None Abstain: Vuong and Berry Absent: None Community Development Director Kim stated the motion passes with a vote of 3 Ayes and 2 Abstains. 5. MATTERS FROM STAFF A. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION - Freeway Ingress & Egress Off -Ramp Overlay Opportunity Zone. Community Development Director Kim presented the staff report and slide presentation. Items presented: 1. Introduction - The Community's Strategic Plan 2018-2020 2. Vision 2020 3. Key Organizational Goals 4. Community values - Our "Brand Platform" 5. Our Community "Personality" 6. Strategies and Action Items (1-5) 7. Five Year Financial Projections Slide show presentation items: 1. Planning Commission Workshop - Freeway Ingress & Egress Off -Ramp Overlay Opportunity Zone. 2. Rosemead Strategic Plan 2018-2020 (Strategy 1. Economic Development) 3. Freeway On & Off -Ramps - Special Zoning Districts 4. Zoning Map 5. @New Avenue 6. @Del Mar Avenue 7. @San Gabriel Boulevard 8. @Walnut Grove Avenue 9. @ Rosemead Boulevard 10. @Temple City Boulevard 11. Land Use Planning Process 12. SWOT Analysis 13. What's Next - SB 2 Planning Grant Application; what the grant will be used for, and future meetings with the Planning Commission and City Council. Community Development Director Kim stated that concludes staff's presentation and will answer any questions the Planning Commission may have. Chair Eng stated the grant is coming from SB 2 and asked if there will be an opportunity for the City to get more money from the grant because it is a two-year process. Associate Planner Lao replied it is a one-year process because it is non-competitive. Chair Eng thanked staff and stated this is a great opportunity to get some resources to help the City. 6. MATTERS FROM THE CHAIR & COMMISSIONERS Vice -Chair Lopez stated that 9011 Garrett Street has been vacant and requested that staff contact the property owner because the yard is full of weeds and is not being maintained. He also asked if the City of Rosemead is sponsoring a solar panels program and who is the contact person. Community Development Director Kim replied that he will get that information and contact Commissioner Lopez. Commissioner Tang thanked the City staff for a great Fourth of July and commented they did an amazing job. The community came out, it was a great turn -out, and they appreciate the holiday. Commissioner Vuong stated he echoes Commissioner Tang's comments in regard to the Fourth of July event. He also congratulated former Commissioner Herrera, stated it was a pleasure working with her, and wished her the best. Commissioner Berry congratulated former Commissioner Herrera wished her the best and thanked the Planning Commission. Chair Eng thanked the Planning Commission for nominating her as Chair and is looking forward to a productive year. She thanked staff for a great Fourth of July, and commented she was notable to attend this year, but the pictures on Facebook looked like everyone had fun. She congratulated former Commissioner Herrera again and thanked her for her service for the past 10 and plus years and wished her the best. She added that the City has been blessed by former Commissioner Herrera's service, her kindness, and her smile. She welcomed James Berry and congratulated him for his appointment as Planning Commissioner. 7. ADJOURNMENT Chair Eng adjourned the Planning Commission meeting in honor of former Planning Commissioner Diana Herrera at 7:31 pm. The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers. ATTEST: Rachel Lockwood Commission Secretary Nancy Eng Chair B!