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STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />5. Staff Comments <br />Commission Secretary thanked the Commissioners for submitting the Code of <br />Ethics Certification Forms. <br />6. Planning Commission Comments <br />Commissioner De La Torre <br />• Commented on rental versus ownership policy on new development <br />projects at MacArthur Place and the importance of notification to the <br />applicable neighborhood association(s). <br />Commissioner Gartner <br />• Thanked staff for study session on City signage. <br />• Commented that new handrails and hardscape at City Place appeared to <br />be too stark. <br />Commissioner Betancourt <br />• Commented on artificial turf; cautioned that Astro turf leaks arsenic into <br />soil, changes living plant form to hardscape (non-natural form). <br />Vice Chair Alderete <br />• Inquired about the opening of the Nature Center in Park Santiago. <br />Planning Manager Haluza will provide information. <br />Commissioner Yrarrazaval <br />• Thanked staff for the study session on City signage. <br />• Recommended getting product information on artificial turf's aesthetics <br />and drainage concerns. <br />Commissioner Mill <br />• Praised City on great job with street improvements in the Riverview West <br />neighborhood. <br />• Requested Code Enforcement assistance at 623 South Starboard, to have <br />the owner properly dispose of the two mattresses and toilet in front of the <br />property. <br />Chair Leo <br />• Inquired about County projects. Principal Planner Fregoso provided <br />information. <br />• Announced the opening of Mother's Market in September at City Place. <br />• Inquired about business interest at Seventeenth and Bristol Street. <br />Planning Manager Haluza provided information <br />• Requested status on "gang sweeps." SAPD Officer Mc Coy provided <br />information. <br />7. Excuse of Absences <br />8. Adjournment 7:04 p.m. <br />Marth Ramirez <br />Recording Secretary <br />Planning Commission Minutes 6 August 25, 2008 <br />