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B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter into the minutes. The August 13, 2001 Agenda was posted at the City Hall Council Chambers on ' August 9, 2001 at 12:50 p.m. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * Chairman Mondo requested that Item D from the Work Study Session be presented first. WORK STUDY SESSION D. CALTRANS MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY John Janton, Caltrans Regional Manager, was present to respond to issues that had been raised at the Planning Commission meeting held on July 23. He advised the Commissioners that the Broadway/Main Street area had been swept. His staff had advised him that the area was scheduled to be swept once a month and took one full day to complete. He requested that the schedule be increased to twice a month. Also, the Sunday work crews of County volunteers will be directed to clean up the area each Sunday. The landscaping of County parcels is done by an outside contractor and has not been a priority for the County. Anaheim and other cities do not receive special treatment. The Disney Corporation has taken responsibility for a considerable portion of Anaheim's landscaping. Commissioner Cribb asked who was responsible for maintaining the remnant parcel south of Main Place. Jeffry Rice advised him that it had been purchased by a private party but due to zoning changes nothing had been developed on it. Commissioner Cribb also expressed concern regarding the landscaping near the theaters at Main Place. Mr. Janton indicated that he would look into it; however, when the 22 Freeway is widened landscaping in the area will be included. Commissioner Nalle asked who set the sweeping schedule and was advised that the supervisor did and that the freeway ramps were their priority. Chairman Mondo asked Mr. Janton to confirm that there is a weekly sweeping of the Broadway/Main area by the County volunteers. BUSINESS CALENDAR 1< Marvin Ellenbecker presented the staff report. The Urban Design Element was adopted by Council in 1998 and includes 19 gateways, or recognizable points of entry to the city. He outlined common elements and options to make each unique. Funding is currently available for four gateways to be completed. The placement of the gateways and the amount of land involved was discussed. Chairman Mondo asked if when the Council took action on the Element was it recorded so that future developers of the area would be aware of it. Jeffry Rice explained the process of developing in the Urban Gateways and that with this action staff would be able to provide clearer direction. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 August 27, 2001