PC MINS 20211012Approved 10/26/2021
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2021
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Perestam at 7:07 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne
Boulevard. This meeting took place remotely in accordance with Government Code Section
54953(e) et seq. (AB 361). Members of the public could observe and participate using the zoom
participation feature, in person, and with options called out in the public participation form
provided under separate cover with the agenda. Notice having been given with affidavit thereto
on file.
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows:
Present: Chura, James, Leon, Hamill, Saadatnejadi, Santarosa and Chair Perestam
Absent: None
Also present were Director of Community Development Rukavina, Deputy Director Silva, Senior
Planner Yoon, City Attorney Gerli,
Consultants: Matt Kowta with BAE Urban Economics, Jeremy Lutgen with MBI media, and Luci
Hise-Fisher with ESA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Santarosa
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
Deputy Director Silva provided options for public participation
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented
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COMMUNICATIONS
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
STAFF: None
COMMISSION: None
Comments from the audience (regarding non-agenda items: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner James moved, seconded by Commissioner Santarosa, to approve the Consent
Calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
1. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 28, 2021, P.C. MINUTES
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
2. 2021-2029 DRAFT 6TH HOUSING ELEMENT REVIEW: City-Wide (OS)
Deputy Director Silva and consultants Matt Kowta with BAE Urban Economics, Jeremy Lutgen with
MBI media, and Luci Hise-Fisher with ESA presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission Members and staff
Chair Perestam opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Adriana Peacock,
Ali Vahdani, Lannon Tanchum, Vance Purdy, Lowell Stott, Michael Whitlock, Anita Garner,
Barbara Sattler, Kathy Jones,
Chair Perestam closed the public hearing.
Further discussion ensued among Planning Commission Members and staff.
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RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT THE CITY’S DRAFT 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE CITY
COUNCIL.
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
3. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON AUGUST 24, 2021
Approved as presented
4. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Approved as presented
ADJOURNMENT: 9:06 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to Planning Commission
Meeting (granicus.com)