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CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2008, approved an amendment to the City Charter of City of Santa Ana which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. A copy of the City's Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council's webpage. The following are the core values expressed: Integrity - Honesty - Responsibility - Fairness - Accountability - Respect - Efficiency PUBLIC COMMENTS Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may comment on any agenda item under consideration by the Planning Commission, and on any other matters under the Commission's jurisdiction. To speak, please register by submitting a completed "Request to Speak" form to the Commission Secretary. Speaker forms are available on the speaker's podium and Chamber Lobby. • To speak on an item on the Agenda, enter the Agenda item number on your speaker form. The Chairperson will call your name when that Agenda item is considered. • To speak on an item not on the Agenda, check the Public Comments box on your speaker form. The Chairman will call your name during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. Members of the public are allowed three (3) minutes to speak on each agenda item, but when any group desires to address the committee, the committee may request that its members agree on a spokesperson to make the presentation. AGENDA INFORMATION The Agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by the Commission. The Commission is not limited in any way by the "Recommended Action" and may take any action which the council deems to be appropriate on an agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not listed on the agenda. All supporting documentation for this Agenda is available for public review in the Planning Division during the business hours, 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Planning Division is located in City Hall, Ross Annex, Second Floor, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California, telephone number is (714) 667 -2700. The current agenda and previously approved minutes are available online at: http: / /www.santa- ana.org /city meetings and the Planning and Building Agency homepage, http: / /www.santa- ana.org /pba. Consent Calendar- All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless a member of the Commission "pulls" an item(s) from the consent calendar for a separate vote. Business Calendar - Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for new legislation or items requiring discussion. Work Study Session - Work Study Sessions provide the Planning Commission an opportunity to study complicated issues prior to making a decision(s). Public Hearing - Public hearings provide individuals the opportunity to be heard regarding an intended action of the Planning Commission related to land use. Senate Bill 343 — As required by Senate Bill 343, any non - confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning and Building Agency during normal business hours. Planning Commission Agenda 2 May 9, 2011