VRC MINS 20000907 • APPROVED
OCTOBER 5, 2000
VIEW RESTORATION COMMISSION )f
REGULAR MEETING
September 7, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Alberio at 7:00 P.M. at Fred Hesse
Community Building, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. The Pledge of Allegiance followed,
led by Commissioner Iseda.
Present: Commissioners Drages, Dyda, Franklin, Iseda, Monks, Simmons, Vice
Chairman Slayden, and Chairman Alberio.
Absent: Commissioner Weber was excused.
Also present were Project Coordinator E. Ursu, and Recording Secretary R. Ursu.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairman Alberio moved to approve the Agenda as presented, seconded by Vice
Chairman Slayden. There being no objection, the Agenda was approved.
COMMUNICATIONS
Project Coordinator E. Ursu distributed and discussed the updated Summary Table of
Status Log. He stated that 70% of the VRP's and 51% of VPA's were resolved at the
pre-application meetings, since the pre-application process has been in effect. Project
Coordinator Ursu updated the Commission on the status of three pre-application
meetings that had occurred in August, stating that agreements were reached in two of
the meetings and in one meeting no agreement was reached.
Chairman Alberio clarified that the City is obtaining compliance through Code
Enforcement when an application is referred to the City Attorney, as stated on the status
log.
Project Coordinator E. Ursu described a typical abatement procedure, and stated that
the trimming crews are joined by the Sheriff during abatement of a property.
Commissioner Dyda reported on the August 22, 2000 joint session between the Traffic
Committee and Planning Commission regarding the Long Point Project.
Chairman Alberio reported on his attendance at the Mayor's Breakfast, summarizing
numerous items that were discussed.
Chairman Alberio distributed a draft letter that he intends to present to the City Council
requesting reimbursement of travel expenses to attend the annual Planners Institute in
Monterey, California. Vice Chairman Slayden and Commissioner Dyda suggested that
the last paragraph on the first page be omitted from the letter. Chairman Alberio stated
that this item will be placed on the next Agenda for discussion and action.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. MINUTES OF AUGUST 3, 2000
Commissioner Monks stated that the Minutes should not include the time
Commissioners arrive after the meeting has started, especially if they arrive only a few
minutes after the meeting has begun.
Chairman Alberio stated that the Minutes were completed according to the City's
standard procedure, and that he would investigate the rules.
Commissioner Drages noted a typographical error on page 1 of the Minutes, changing
the year in the second to last paragraph to read "2001" instead of"2000".
Commissioner Franklin moved to approve the Minutes as amended, seconded by
Commissioner Drages, (8-0).
CONTINUED BUSINESS: NO ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NO ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS:
2. REVIEW OF AD HOC COMMITTEE'S PROPOSED CHANGES TO VRC
RESOLUTION NO. 94-1 (VRC Resolution 2000-03)
Commissioner Monks suggested modifying page 9 of VRC Resolution 2000-03,
changing "a View Restoration Application" to read "the View Restoration Application"
and adding the phrase "under consideration" in paragraphs a, b, d, e and f.
Commissioner Dyda moved to approve VRC Resolution 2000-03 as amended,
seconded by Commissioner Simmons. The motion passed, (8-0).
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
Project Coordinator E. Ursu stated that View Restoration Permit No. 76 will be placed
on the October 5, 2000 Agenda.
Chairman Alberio stated that the VRC's letter to the City Council requesting
reimbursement of travel expenses to attend the Planners Institute will be presented at
the VRC's October 5, 2000 meeting for approval and signature by each Commissioner.
ADJOURMENT:
Commissioner Dyda moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Franklin.
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:40 P.M. to Thursday, October 5, 2000 at 7:00
P.M. at Hesse Park.
VIEW RESTORATION COMMISSION MINUTES
September 7, 2000
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