HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC AGENDA 2009-11-09CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
NOVEMBER 9,2009
5:30 P.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION
&
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Chairman
ERIC ALDERETE
Vice Chairman VICTORIA BETANCOURT
MARIO TURNER JAMES GARTNER
VACANT
WARD 6 PATRICK YRARRAZAVAL
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Planning & Building Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-20)
P.O. Box 1988, Santa Ana, CA 92702 (714) 667-2700
The Planning Commission Agenda can be found at http:/www.ci.santa-ana.org/mayor/boardsdef.htm
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 EfJiciency
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.
When speaking, please state your name and address. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes.
The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson.
AGENDA DESCRIPTIONS
The Agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be
considered by the Planning Commission. The Motion is a "recommended action". The Commission
is not limited in any way by the Motion and may take any action which the Commission deems to
be appropriate on an Agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on
any item not appearing in 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
ha, California, telephone number is (714) 667-2700. The current agenda and previously
approved minutes are available online at: htt~://www.santa-ana.ordcity meetings and the Planning
and Building Agency homepage, httv:llwww.santa-ana.ordvba.
Planning Commission Agenda November 9,2009
NOVEMBER 9,2009
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
,
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 2009.
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by
the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion.
Persons wishing to speak regarding a Consent Calendar matter should file a
"Request to Speak form with the Commission Secretary. (See Agenda
Description for instructions on Public Testimony.)
B. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the October 26, 2009 Notice for the Regular Meeting was
posted on the door of the City Hall Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza on
October 23, 2009 at 9:16 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
Instruct the Commission Secretary to enter posting into the minutes.
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
Planning Commission Agenda November 9,2009
BUSINESS CALENDAR
1 Matters listed on the Business Calendar are general proposals for new 1 1 legislation or items requiring discussion.
C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED
PROJECTS)
D. PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2009-01 (Vince FregosoIHeather Folmar)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Agency, to rename the Teen space area of the Main Library as the Estella R.
Shulse Activity Room at 26 Civic Center Plaza.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Public Facilities Naming No. 2009-01 to name a room within the
Teenspace area of the Santa Ana Main Public Library the Estella R. Shulse
Teen Activity Room.
PROCEDURAL RULES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings provide individuals the opportunity to be heard regarding
, an intended action of the Planning Commission related to land use.
1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2009-07 (Vince Fregoso)
Filed by the City of Santa Ana, to amend the provisions of Chapter 41 pertaining
to Water Efficient Landscaping and adopt new regulations for Water Efficient
Landscaping.
PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: October 30,2009
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2009-07.
2. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda)
Planning Commission Agenda 4 November 9,2009
STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS
At this time, staff and Commission may corr~ment on non-agenda matters. -
action may be taken on off-agenda scheduled items unless authorized by law.
3. Staffcomments
4. Planniqg Commission Comments
5. Excuse of Absences
6. Adjournment
Planning Commission Agenda November 9,2009