PC MINS 20200225 Approved 4/14/2020
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Leon at 7:02 p.m. at the Fred Hesse
Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Robert Nelson led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Commissioners Chura, Hamill, James, Saadatnejadi, Santarosa, Vice Chair
Perestam and Chairman Leon.
Absent: None
Also present were Interim Community Development Director Rodrigue, Interim Deputy
Director Silva, Associate Planner Yoon, Deputy City Attorney Tom and City Attorney
Gerli.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Chairman Perestam moved, seconded by Commissioner James to approve the
agenda as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Council: Interim Deputy Director Silva provided an update regarding the February
4th City Council meeting, in which the City Council received and filed a report regarding
Trump National Gulf Club’s compliance with maintenance obligations; the February
12th City Council Goals Workshop, in which the City Council reviewed the status of
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2019 goals and considered new goals for 2020 that included the Planning
Commission’s set of recommended goals; and the February 18th City Council meeting,
in which the City Council initiated code amendment proceedings related to the City’s
Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.
Staff: Interim Deputy Director Silva informed the planning commission of the League
of California Cities Planning Commissioner Academy and asked Commissioners to
coordinate with Staff to finalize registration and accommodations ahead of the training.
Interim Deputy Director Silva also informed the Planning Commission of the South Bay
Cities Council of Governments’ Annual General Assembly being held on Thursday,
March 19th in the City of Carson, which is a free to the public.
Commission: Commissioner Saadatnejadi indicated that she has previously attended
the Annual General Assembly and that the programming discusses many issues
relevant to the South Bay area.
Comments from the audience (regarding non-agenda items): Robert Nelson spoke
about his time and service on the City’s Planning Commission. Chair Leon presented
Mr. Nelson with a memento to commemorate Mr. Nelson’s service on the Planning
Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 28, 2020 P.C. MINUTES
COMMISSIONER JAMES MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PERESTAM
TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 28, 2020 MINUTES.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN UPDATE REPORT: Citywide (JY)
Associate Planner Yoon presented the staff report and gave a brief overview on the
Annual General Plan Update Report regarding the status of the City’s General Plan
and the progress on its implementation for the 2019 calendar year.
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Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding how we
gauge progress year over year on how well the policies are implemented, the
purpose of the report, and the State’s comments on previously submitted reports.
COMMISSIONER JAMES MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHURA,
DIRECTING STAFF, VIA MINUTE ORDER, TO FORWARD THE 2019 ANNUAL
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL. THE MOTION
PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
3. HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT: Citywide (OS)
Interim Deputy Director Silva presented the staff report on the Housing Element Annual
Progress Report on the status of the City’s Housing Element and the progress on its
implementation for the 2019 calendar year. Deputy City Attorney Tom also presented
legislation updates including Senate Bill 330.
Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding the
information outlined in the report including the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA), requirements for accessory dwelling units and the legislative
update.
COMMISSIONER HAMILL MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JAMES,
DIRECTING STAFF, VIA MINUTE ORDER, TO FORWARD THE CITY’S HOUSING
ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL. THE MOTION
PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION SUB-COMMITTEES: Citywide (AS)
Interim Deputy Director Silva presented the staff report requesting to fill two vacancies
on the Arterial Fence and Wall Master Plan Subcommittee, and reaffirm the Zoning
Code Update Subcommittee members.
COMMISSIONER JAMES MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HAMILL TO
APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA,
COMMISSIONER JAMES, AND CHAIRMAN LEON TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE
ARTERIAL FENCE AND WALL MASTER PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE, AND
APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS HAMILL AND CHURA TO SERVE ON THE
ZONING CODE UPDATE SUBCOMMITTEE AS WELL AS REAFFIRMED
COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI TO THE ZONING CODE UPDATE
SUBCOMMITTEE. THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY AGREED ON THE
APPOINTMENTS. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
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ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
5. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MARCH 10, 2020
THE PLANNING COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO CANCEL THIS
MEETING DUE TO A LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MARCH 24, 2020
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED
ADJOURNMENT: 8:42 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to
https://rpv.granicus.com/player/clip/3580?view_id=5