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SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Thursday, July 8,
2010
10:00 AM
Regular Meeting
COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Miguel, Olague, Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore and Sugaya
THE MEETING WAS
CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT MIGUEL AT 10:15 A.M.
STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE: John Rahaim – Director of Planning, Kate McGee, AnMarie Rodgers,
Tara Sullivan, Adrian Putra, Steve Wertheim, Debra Dwyer, Jim Miller, Aaron
Hollister, Jeremy Battis, Aaron Starr, Glenn Cabreros, Sophie Hayward, and
AnMarie Rodgers – Acting Commission Secretary.
A.
SPECIAL CALENDAR
1.
2009.1043U
(K. McGee: (415) 558-6367)
NORTHEAST EMBARCADERO STUDY -
The Northeast Embarcadero Study is an urban design analysis for the Northeast
Embarcadero area. The study area includes parcels on the west side of The
Embarcadero between Washington and North Point with a focus on the Port’s
properties that are currently being used as parking lots. On November 12, 2009
staff introduced the Northeast Embarcadero Study, discussed the study’s planning
process and remaining steps as well as presented the study’s draft
recommendations. Since then, the Planning Department has published the study’s
final recommendations. The study includes an existing conditions analysis,
design principles, public realm improvements, and design guidelines for new
development. To view the study, and the Department’s previous presentations,
please visit the study’s website at:
http://nes.sfplanning.gov.
Preliminary Recommendation:
Staff
recommends the Planning Commission: Acknowledges the work of staff in completing
the Northeast Embarcadero Study and recognizes the design principles and
recommendations of the study for public realm improvements and new development
in the area, and urge the Port of San Francisco to consider the principles and
recommendations proposed in the Northeast Embarcadero Study when considering
proposals for new development in the study area and when considering public
infrastructure improvements in the study area.
SPEAKERS: In opposition: Brad Paul, Fernando Matti, Ernestine Weiss,
Vedica Puri, Lee Radner, Phil ryan, Bill Benkavitch, nan Roth, Linda Ash, Nancy
Shanahan, Tricia Craig, Bill Sauro, Arthur Chang, Andy Katz, Kathleen Dooloy,
Nan McGuire, Frederick Allardyce, Gerry Crowley, and Sue Hestor; In support:
Erin Kennelly, Corinne Woods, Matthew Harris, Arthur Alexander, Kevin Loscoloff,
Roger Wong, Teresa Rea, Jay Turnbull, Gabriel Metcalf, Dave Stockdale, Mark
Donahue, Carolyn Kiernat, Marina Secchitano, Marc Babsin, Charles Dilworth,
Charles Dutkin, Swsanna See, Andrew Corney, David Addington, Andrew Scavullo,
Justin Allaman, Tim Colen, Anne Cervantes, Jane Connors, Alec Bash, Manny
Flores, and Jim Chappel
ACTION: Following a failed motion to continue, the item was approved
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, and Miguel
NAYES: Moore, Sugaya and Olague
RESOLUTION: 18132
1:30 P.M.
B.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PROPOSED FOR CONTINUANCE
The Commission
will consider a request for continuance to a later date. The Commission may
choose to continue the item to the date proposed below, to continue the item to
another date, or to hear the item on this calendar.
2. 2010.0393T
(A. RODGERS: (415) 558-6395)
Amendments to the Planning Code Section 151.1: Ocean Avenue NCT. The
Commission will consider a draft Ordinance introduced by Supervisor Elsbernd [BF
100530] amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Section 151.1 to
exclude large retail uses within the Ocean Avenue Neighborhood Commercial
Transit District from the requirement to provide delivery or shuttle services
when such uses receive conditional use authorization to provide a greater number
of off-street parking space; adopting findings, including environmental
findings, Planning Code Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with
the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.
Preliminary Recommendation: pending
(Continued from Regular Meeting of June 17, 2010)
(Proposed for indefinite continuance)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be
routine by the Planning Commission, and will be acted upon by a single roll call
vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a member of the Commission, the public, or staff so requests, in which
event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a
separate item at this or a future hearing
3.
2010.0080t
(T. SULLIVAN: (415) 558-6257)
Intention to Initiate Department-Sponsored Amendments to the
Planning Code, including but not limited to Sections 121.2, 136.1, 151, 185,
186, 201, 204.2, 205, 205.1, 205.3, 207.2, 209.3, 209.8, 217, 249, 303, 309,
311, 340, 317, 602.25, 602.26, 607.1, 790.44, 803.2, 803.3, 890.133, 890.44,
703.2, and various sections of Articles 7, 10, and 11.
Pursuant to
Planning Code Section 302, the Planning Commission will consider a Resolution of
Intention to initiate amendments to the Planning Code.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve a draft Resolution of Intention
to initiate amendments to the Planning Code and schedule a public hearing to
consider the amendments.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved Initiation
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
MOTION: 18133
4a.
2010.0042CP
(A. PUTRA: (415) 575-9079)
100 ARMORY DRIVE
-
southern terminus of Armory Drive between Zoo Road and Skyline Boulevard, Lot
004 in Assessor’s Block 7281 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization
pursuant to Planning Code Sections 234.2(a) and 303 to modify an existing
wireless telecommunication services (WTS) facility by adding three panel
antennas to an existing 50-foot tall monopole with related equipment cabinets
located at grade, as part of the Verizon Wireless telecommunications network in
a P (Public Use) Zoning District, Coastal Zone Permit Area, and a OS (Open
Space) Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
MOTION: 18134
4b.
2010.0042CP
(A.
Putra: (415) 575-9079)
100 Armory Drive - southern terminus of Armory Drive between Zoo Road and Skyline
Boulevard, Lot 004 in Assessor’s Block 7281 - Request for Coastal Zone
Permit, pursuant to Planning Code Section 330.1 to modify an existing
wireless telecommunication services (WTS) facility by adding three panel
antennas to an existing 50-foot tall monopole with related equipment cabinets
located at grade, as part of the Verizon Wireless telecommunications network in
a P (Public Use) Zoning District, Coastal Zone Permit Area, and a OS (Open
Space) Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
MOTION: 18140
D. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
5. 2010.0500U
(S. WERTHEIM: (415) 558-6612)
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SHOWPLACE SQUARE OPEN SPACE PLAN
- The Showplace Square Open Space Plan occurred between April 2009 and January
2010. This Plan resulted in conceptual site designs and cost estimates for a
number of potential open space sites in Showplace Square. This informational
presentation will convey the proposed next steps for
implementing the Plan over the next several years.
Preliminary Recommendation: Informational presentation, no action
requested
SPEAKERS: David Meckel
and Joe Boss
ACTION: None – Informational only
E.
GENERAL
PUBLIC COMMENT – 15 MINUTES
At this time,
members of the public may address the Commission on items of interest to the
public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission except
agenda items. With respect to agenda items, your opportunity to address the
Commission will be afforded when the item is reached in the meeting. Each
member of the public may address the Commission for up to three minutes.
SPEAKERS: None
F.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON
AGENDA ITEMS WHERE THE PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN CLOSED
At this time, members of the public who wish to
address the Commission on agenda items that have already been reviewed in a
public hearing at which members of the public were allowed to testify and the
public hearing has been closed must do so at this time. Each member of the
public may address the Commission for up to three minutes.
SPEAKERS: In opposition to item #6:
Tom Radulovich and Jamie Wittaker
CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS & FINAL ACTION – PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
6.
2005.1074E
(D. DWYER: (415) 575-9031)
935-965 Market Street, CityPlace
- mid-block south side of Market Street between
5th and 6th
Streets; Lots
071, 072, and 073 in Assessor’s Block 3704 - Certification of the Final
Environmental Impact Report. The proposed project would demolish the three
two- to five-story buildings on the 1.06-acre project site and redevelop the
site with one five-story, 90-foot-tall retail building, with associated building
services and subsurface parking. The building would contain approximately
375,700 gsf, with about 264,010 gsf of retail uses; about 4,830 gsf of common
areas; about 10,900 gsf of mechanical and storage space; and about 95,960 gsf of
parking, loading, and circulation space with approximately 188 parking spaces.
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1The
project site is in the C-3-G (Downtown General Commercial) and C-3-R (Downtown
Retail) Zoning Districts, and the 120-X Height and Bulk District. The proposed
project would have a floor area ratio of about 8:1, and would include the use of
transferable development rights (TDRs) subject to applicable height and bulk
limitations. The project would require Conditional Use authorization for
parking in excess of the accessory amount of parking and for demolition of a
movie theater use; variances for the width of the loading and parking access on
Stevenson Street; and an exception to freight loading requirements under
Planning Code Section 309.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of June 10, 2010)
NOTE: The
public hearing on the Draft EIR is closed. The public comment period for the
Draft EIR ended on December 21, 2009. The Planning Commission does not conduct
public review of Final EIRs. Public comments on the certification may be
presented to the Planning Commission during the Public Comment portion of the
Commission calendar.
Preliminary Recommendation: Certify the Final
EIR
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved Certification of the Final EIR
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Olague, and Miguel
NAYES: Moore and Sugaya
MOTION: 18135
G. REGULAR CALENDAR
7a.
2008.0217CVX
(J. MILLER: (415) 558-6344)
935
– 965 MARKET STREET
- south side between 5th and 6th Streets, a through-lot
to Stevenson Street - Adoption of California
Environmental Quality Act (hereinafter “CEQA”) Findings.
The project would construct
a new-retail
shopping center building (“CityPlace”), approximately 90 feet in height and
containing approximately 375,700 gross square feet of floor area and
approximately 188 off-street parking spaces, after
demolition of three buildings including a vacant former movie theater. This
project is on Assessor's Block 3704, Lots 071, 072 and 073, in C-3-G
(Downtown Commercial, General) and C-3-R (Downtown Retail) Districts and a 120-X
Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of June 10, 2010)
SPEAKERS: In support: Project Sponsors, Peter Albert – MTA staff,
David Addington, David Villa-Lobos, Jamie Whitaker, David Fariello, Greg
Holland, Carolyn Diamond, Gladys Thacher, Ramon Hernandes, Joanna Ladd, Eileen
Ward, Jesus Ochoa, Bernadette Walter, John Duggan, David De la Torre, Michael
Zonta, Stanley Herzstein, Steve Barton, Manny Flores, Bernie Thomas, and Padia;
In opposition: James Whitaker, Tom Radulovich, Manish Champsee, Jim
Wershell, David Christensen, Andy Thornley, and Skot Kulper
ACTION: Approved CEQA Findings
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Olague, and Miguel
NAYES: Moore and Sugaya
MOTION: 18136
7b.
2008.0217CVX
(J. MILLER:
(415) 558-6344)
935-965 MARKET STREET
-
south
side between 5th and 6th Streets, a through-lot to
Stevenson Street -
Request for review pursuant to Section 309 of the Planning Code (hereinafter
“Code”) of a new-retail shopping center building (“CityPlace”),
approximately 90 feet in height and containing approximately 375,700 gross
square feet of floor area and approximately 188 off-street parking spaces,
requiring an exception (Code Section 309(a)(8)) of Code standards for off-street
loading, a Variance of Code standards for gross floor area calculation for
floors over 15 feet average height (Section 102.11) and to allow two oversized
openings per Section 155(s)(5)(A), and Conditional Uses for off-street parking
in excess of accessory amounts (Code Section 157) and the demolition of a movie
theater use (Code Section 221.1), Assessor's Block 3704, Lots 071, 072 and 073,
in C-3-G (Downtown Commercial, General) and C-3-R (Downtown Retail) Districts
and a 120-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of June 10, 2010)
SPEAKERS: Same as
those listed for item 7a
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
NAYES: Moore
MOTION: 18156
7c.
2008.0217CVX
(J.
MILLER: (415) 558-6344)
935 – 965 MARKET STREET
- south side between 5th and 6th Streets, a through-lot
to Stevenson Street -
Request for authorization of
Conditional Uses
for off-street parking exceeding accessory amounts (Code Section 157) and the
demolition of a movie theater use (Code Section 221.1), in conjunction with the
construction of a retail shopping center (“CityPlace”), Assessor's Block 3704,
Lots 071, 072 and 073, in C-3-G (Downtown Commercial, General) and C-3-R
(Downtown Retail) Districts and a 120-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of June 10, 2010)
SPEAKERS: Same as
those listed for item 7a
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
NAYES: Moore
MOTION: 18137
7d.
2008.0217CVX
(J. MILLER: (415)
558-6344)
935 – 965 MARKET STREET
- south side between 5th and 6th Streets, a through-lot to
Stevenson Street - Request for
granting of Variances of Code
standards for gross floor area calculation for floors over 15 feet average
height (Section 102.11) and to allow two oversized openings per Section
155(s)(5)(A) in conjunction with the construction of a retail shopping center
(“CityPlace”), Assessor's Block 3704, Lots 071, 072 and 073, in C-3-G (Downtown
Commercial, General) and C-3-R (Downtown Retail) Districts and a 120-X
Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of June 10, 2010)
SPEAKERS: Same as
those listed for item 7a
ACTION: The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing and granted
the variances subject to the standard conditions of approval
8.
2008.1291C
(A. HOLLISTER: (415) 575-9078)
631 O’Farrell Street
- south side between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block
0322A - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code
Sections 209.6(c) and 303 to add a wireless telecommunications service facility
operated by T-Mobile located on an 18-story residential building. The facility
would consist of two penthouse-mounted antennas and equipment located in an
internal storage room. The facility is proposed on a Location Preference 2 Site
(Preferred Location – Co-Location Site) within the RC-4 (Residential-Commercial
Combined, High Density) Use District, the 80-T Height and Bulk District and the
North-of-Market Special Use District #2.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
MOTION: 18138
9.
2010.0113C
(A. HOLLISTER: (415) 575-9078)
345 Taylor Street
-
west side between O’Farrell and Ellis Streets, Lot 002 in Assessor’s Block 0324
- Request for Conditional Use Authorization to allow a partial,
single-story addition to an existing building to exceed 40 feet in height in an
“R” District and to seek an exception from the base 80-foot height limit per the
provisions of Planning Code Section 263.7. The proposed addition would
accommodate a new dwelling unit. The project site is located within the RC-4
(Residential-Commercial Combined, High Density) Use District, the 80-130-T
Height and Bulk District and the North of Market Special Use District #1.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: without hearing, continued to 7/22/10
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
10.
2007.1457E
(J. BATTIS: (415) 575-9022)
1050 Valencia Street
- west side
between 21st and 22nd Streets at the southwest corner of
Valencia Street and Hill Street; Lot 008 of Assessor’s Block 3617 - Appeal of
Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration for the construction of a
mixed-use development with restaurant and residential uses. The proposed
project would also include the demolition of an existing 1,670-square foot (sq
ft), one-story restaurant building constructed in 1970. The new proposed
five-story building would have 16 dwelling units over a 3,500-sq ft ground-floor
and basement level full-service restaurant. The existing building has one
off-street parking/loading space, which would be eliminated.
The 3,315-sq ft project site is within the Valencia Street Neighborhood
Commercial Transit (NCT) zoning district and a 55-X height and bulk district in
the Mission District neighborhood.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Uphold Preliminary Negative Declaration
(Continued from Regular Meeting of May 27, 2010)
SPEAKERS: In opposition: Peter Heinecke, Andrey Bower, Mike Maier,
John Barbey, Elizabeth Zitrin, and Barbara Russell; In support: Jason
Henderson, Robin Levit, and Tim Colen
ACTION: Following testimony, The Commission continued this item to
9/2/10 and required more investigation of historic resources
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
11.
2010.0357C
(A. STARR: (415) 558-6362)
3150 California Street
-
north side
between Presidio Avenue and Lyon Street; Lot 013 in Assessor’s Block 1022 -
Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code
Sections 303 and 703.3, to allow the establishment of a “formula retail” use
(dba Pet Food Express) in a vacant commercial space (formerly dba Hollywood
Video) within the NC-2 (Neighborhood Commercial, Small-Scale) District and 40-X
Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: In support: Project Sponsor, Jim Chestnut, Philip Grogg,
Jen Hoff, Emily Scott Pottruck, and Michael Williams; In opposition:
(un-named speaker), Susan Landry, Amy Bearg, Kayla Byrd, Ben, Ospital, John
Todaya, Debra Leow, Kathleen Dooley, Greg Lean, Maggie Wogcik, Bobby Wise, Pam
Habel, and Megan Johnson
ACTION: Following a failed motion to disapprove, the item was approved
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, and Miguel
NAYES: Moore, Sugaya, and Olague
MOTION: 18139
12.
2010.0126D
(G. Cabreros: (415) 558-6169)
60 NORMANDIE TERRACE
-
east side between Vallejo Street and Broadway; Lot 001H in Assessor's Block 0960
- Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No.
2007.04.05.8176 proposing to reclad all exterior facades, a side horizontal
addition at the south elevation and interior alterations including excavation
for additional basement space at the existing four-story-over-basement,
single-family residence in an RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family) District and
a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation:
Do not take Discretionary Review and approve
(Continued from Regular Meeting of June 10, 2010)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: without hearing, item was continued to 9/2/10
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
13a.
2009.1124DDV
(S. HAYWARD:
(415) 558-6372)
136 ORD STREET - west side of Ord Street
between Corbett and Market Streets, Assessor’s Block 2657, Lot 004 - Request
for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2009.07.14.2604
to construct a new single-family home at the front of the subject lot - The new
building would be located in front of the existing building on the lot, with a
courtyard maintained between the two structures. The subject property is within
an RH-2 Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and
approve as proposed
(Continued from Regular Meeting of May 27, 2010)
SPEAKERS: In support of DR: Geary Wiess and Sala Sobel – DR
Requestors, Daniel Freedman, Richard Johnson, Mark Riser, Judith Hoyem, Charles
Wicfard, and Ben Frommagen; In support of project: John Maroni and John
Hudson
ACTION: The Commission did not take DR and approved the project
AYES: Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore, Sugaya, Olague, and Miguel
DRA No. 0160
13b.
2009.1124DDV
(S. HAYWARD:
(415) 558-6372)
136 ORD STREET - west side
of Ord Street between Corbett and Market Streets, Assessor’s Block 2657, Lot 004
- the Zoning Administrator will consider a Request for a Variance from
Planning Code Section 134 to construct a new single-family home within the
required rear yard of the subject lot.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of May 27, 2010)
SPEAKERS: Same as
those listed for item 13a
ACTION: The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing and granted
the variance subject to the standard conditions of approval
14a.
2008.0430DV
(M. Smith: (415) 558-6322)
2299 MARKET STREET
- south side of the intersection of Market,
Noe, and 16th Streets; Lot 091 in
Assessor's Block 3564 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building
Permit Application No. 2009.10.09.8389 proposing to construct a five-story
mixed-use building with ground floor commercial space, 18 dwelling units and 18
off-street parking spaces located within the basement. The property is located
in the Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District and a 50-X Height and Bulk
District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary
Review and approve
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Agreement reached and DR’s were withdrawn
14b.
2008.0430DV
(M. Smith: (415) 558-6322)
2299 MARKET STREET
- south side of the intersection of Market,
Noe, and 16th Streets; Lot 091 in
Assessor's Block 3564 - Request for a rear yard modification pursuant to
Section 134(e) of the Code for Building Permit Application No. 2009.10.09.8389
proposing to construct a five-story mixed-use building with ground floor
commercial space, 18 dwelling units and 18 off-street parking spaces located
within the basement. The proposed rear yard would be located at the southeast
corner of the property. The property is located in the Upper Market
Neighborhood Commercial District and a 50-X Height and Bulk District.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Agreement reached and DR’s were withdrawn
H.
COMMISSIONERS’ QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
Adoption of
Commission Minutes
– Charter Section 4.104 requires all commissioners to vote yes or no on all
matters unless that commissioner is excused by a vote of the Commission.
Commissioners may not be automatically excluded from a vote on the minutes
because they did not attend the meeting.
15.
Consideration of Adoption:
·
Draft Minutes from Regular Meeting of February 18, 2010
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Lee, Moore, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
16.
Commission Comments/Questions
·
Inquiries/Announcements.
Without discussion, at this time Commissioners may make announcements or
inquiries of staff regarding various matters of interest to the Commissioner(s).
·
Future Meetings/Agendas.
At this time, the Commission may discuss and take action to set the date of a
Special Meeting and/or determine those items that could be placed on the agenda
of the next meeting and other future meetings of the Planning Commission.
None
I. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
17.
Director’s Announcements
None
18. Review
of Past Week’s Events at the Board of Supervisors, Board of Appeals, and
Historic Preservation Commission.
None
J.
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of
the public may address the Commission on items of interest to the public that
are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission except agenda
items. With respect to agenda items, your opportunity to address the Commission
will be afforded when the item is reached in the meeting with one exception.
When the agenda item has already been reviewed in a public hearing at which
members of the public were allowed to testify and the Commission has closed the
public hearing, your opportunity to address the Commission must be exercised
during the Public Comment portion of the Calendar. Each member of the public
may address the Commission for up to three minutes.
The Brown Act forbids a
commission from taking action or discussing any item not appearing on the posted
agenda, including those items raised at public comment. In response to public
comment, the commission is limited to:
(1) responding to statements made or questions posed by members of the public;
or
(2) requesting staff to report back on a matter at a subsequent meeting; or
(3)
directing staff to place the item on a future agenda. (Government Code Section
54954.2(a))
SPEAKERS: None
Adjournment:
11:30 p.m.
Adopted: December 16, 2010
