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final determination. Being that the neighborhood desires to review design and architectural issues independently, it is proposed that recommendations regarding design issues will be directly forwarded to Planning Commission from Historic French Park Neighborhood Association. In the proposal, staff will act as the conduit to bring recommendations from the neighborhood to the Planning Commission for decision or resolution should disagreements arise between applicants and the Historical French Park Neighborhood. Staff will no longer provide a recommendation to Planning Commission on architectural design issues. E. Comments from the Executive Director. (Robyn Uptegraff) ' No comments were made. F. Comments from the Planning Manager. (Kenneth Adams) No comments were made. 4. Comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Mondo thanked staff for the update on Leo's towing and requested a continuous update on the status of the tow yard for each Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Nalle reported that there were planters adjacent to the law library that had been empty for a lengthy period of time; the planters were unsightly; the bricks and pavement were cracked and needed repair. In addition, he asked staff who handled the maintenance of the planters. Mr. Adams indicated that the Civic CenterCOmmisaion had the authority and he would inform the Commission regarding the status of the planters. Commissioner Pedroza reported that the billboard on Main and First Streets had graffiti. Madam Chair Brown asked if the owner of the billboard could be noticed of the graffiti. Mr. Adams responded that the owner could be notified. Commissioner Pedroza further commented that staff had done a wonderful job on the redesigned landscape upgrades at Madison Park and requested that her comments be passed along to the Recreation and Community Services Agency. Madam Chair Brown stated that there had been a disturbing incident at Centennial Park recently and she would submit a formal letter to the City Manager. Commissioner Oliver asked if a bus turn-in could be created on Seventeenth and Bristol Streets at the Bristol Market Place. Mr. Adams indicated that Ms. Pam Lucado of the Public Works Agency handled the street improvements and the request would be made through her. Commissioner Doughty asked if there had been any proposals for the Vona shopping center on Bristol Street and Memory Lane. Mr. Adams stated that staff had not received any proposals for the area. Commissioner Doughty asked for an update on the status was on 2828 North Bristol and Commissioner Na11e asked who was paying for the demolition. Ms. Uptegraff indicated that there had been a recent fire at the location and the demolition process was continuing; and Mr. Adams indicated that Mr. Blackburn was paying for the demolition. J. Recess. I~J PLANNIIJG COMMISSION MINO'1'FS 2 APRIL 22, 1996