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Home My WebLink About2022-05-17 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingCity Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 City of Hermosa Beach Action Minutes - Final Planning Commission Chair David Pedersen Vice Chair Stephen Izant Commissioners Peter Hoffman Rob Saemann Marie Rice 6:00 PM Council Chambers (Virtually)Tuesday, May 17, 2022 I. CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission Regular Meeting was held virtually pursuant to Executive Order AB 361 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 16, 2021. The meeting was called to order by Chair David Pedersen at 6:00 pm. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Pedersen. III. ROLL CALL Chair David Pedersen, Vice Chair Stephen Izant, Commissioner Rob Saemann, and Commissioner Peter Hoffman Present:4 - Commissioner Marie RiceAbsent:1 - All Planning Commission Members attended remotely. Also present remotely: Angela Crespi, Interim Community Development Director Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney Carlos Luis, Senior Planner Melanie Hall, Interim Associate Planner Johnathon Masi, Assistant Planner Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -- ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Interim Associate Planner Melanie Hall shared an update that at the direction of the City Clerk, participants wishing to share material during Public Comment are required to submit their materials by noon on the date of the Planning Page 1City of Hermosa Beach May 17, 2022Planning Commission Action Minutes - Final Commission meeting to CommunityDevelopment@hermosabeach.gov. Items submitted will be shared by City Staff during the meeting at the time of your public comment. This policy will be in effect beginning at the next Planning Commission meeting on June 7th. a.REPORT 22-0335 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people attended remotely to provide public comment: 1.Cynthia Furnberg 2.Craig Rogers Motion by Vice Chair Izant and seconded by Commissioner Hoffman to receive and file written communications. The motion carried as follows: Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, and Commissioner Hoffman 4 - Absent:Commissioner Rice1 - SECTION I CONSENT CALENDAR V.REPORT 22-0318 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2022 Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Saemann to approve the minutes of the April 19th regular meeting as presented. The motion carried as follows: Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, and Commissioner Hoffman 4 - Absent:Commissioner Rice1 - RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION SECTION II HEARING SECTION III PUBLIC HEARING VI.REPORT 22-0319 INFORMATION ONLY: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Page 2City of Hermosa Beach May 17, 2022Planning Commission Action Minutes - Final VII.REPORT 22-0298 REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN There were no public comments provided during this item. Motion by Vice Chair Izant and seconded by Commissioner Hoffman to approve by minute order that the City of Hermosa Beach Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is in conformity with the goals and policies of the City's General Plan (PLAN Hermosa). Motion carried as follows: Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, and Commissioner Hoffman 4 - Absent:Commissioner Rice1 - SECTION IV VIII. STAFF ITEMS Chair Pedersen noted that the discussion regarding the length of time required for public noticing is not reflected under Future Agenda Items. Assistant City Attorney Patrick Donegan responded that he will be presenting a staff report regarding public noticing at the next regular Planning Commission meeting on June 21st. Vice Chair Izant questioned what the Planning Commissions legal duty will be at the next meeting regarding public noticing and policy discussion. Assistant City Attorney Patrick Donegan informed the Planning Commission that they will be receiving the informational staff report during the next meeting and asking questions; no formal action will be taken at that time, but it is recommended to have an open public comment forum during that item. Commissioner Saemann questioned what the steps would be to obtain changes if the Planning Commission decided changes are needed. Assistant Attorney Patrick Donegan responded that if there is a motion, a second motion and a majority of a quorum at the June 21st meeting, they would direct Staff to return at a future meeting with a formal hearing and to take a vote, if necessary. Vice Chair Izant commented that even though there is not a large public viewing during the current meeting, he would like to stress that until if/and or if ever changes are to be made to public noticing, this is an excellent place for the public to get an idea of what is on upcoming agendas. a.REPORT 22-0320 PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Motion by Vice Chair Izant and seconded by Commissioner Saemann to receive and file the Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items as presented. Motion carried as follows: Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, and Commissioner Hoffman 4 - Absent:Commissioner Rice1 - Page 3City of Hermosa Beach May 17, 2022Planning Commission Action Minutes - Final b. VERBAL REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Angela Crespi, Interim Community Development Director, introduced the Community Development Department’s new Assistant Planner, Johnathon Masi. Angela Crespi provided an update on the May 10th City Council meeting in which they granted approval of a letter supporting the South Bay Regional Housing Trust Legislation and Budget Request. Upcoming City Council items for the June 14th meeting include presenting the Economic Development Strategy for Council consideration, an item regarding Fiscal Impacts Fees and information regarding Historical Designations for properties within Hermosa Beach. For July 21st, there will be a joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting for a Housing Forum. c. STATUS REPORT ON MAJOR PLANNING PROJECTS IX. COMMISSIONER ITEMS a. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Vice Chair Izant mentioned the Commissioners’ survey regarding the future of upcoming meetings, whether they be in-person, hybrid or virtual. Vice Chair Izant noted that he hopes to return to in-person or hybrid meetings and encouraged his fellow Planning Commissioners to complete their surveys. Commissioner Hoffman questioned if hybrid meetings would make them more accessible than in-person meetings alone. Angela Crespi, Interim Community Development Director, shared that the survey responses are just informational, and no decisions are being made at this time. Commissioner Hoffman inquired if a possible change in meeting time may be in the future. Commissioner Saemann concurred on the effectiveness of in-person meetings and the advantage of hybrid meetings. Chair Pedersen announced that the office building project on Prospect and Artesia has been completed. b. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner Hoffman to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. Chair Pedersen adjourned the meeting at 6:45 PM. Page 4City of Hermosa Beach