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Home My WebLink About1978-05-30APPROVED 6/20/78 7 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Room B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1978 - 7 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONERS Members of the Commission introduced themselves with a few brief comments on their background and interests. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN PRO TEM ON MOTION BY HIGGINS AND SECOND BY RUSSELL RUTH FINLEY WAS APPOINTED CHAIRMAN PRO TEM UNTIL JUNE 30, 1978 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone NOES: None ABSENT: None INTRODUCTION OF STAFF Members of the Planning Staff present introduced themselves to the Commission. ROLE OF THE COWIISSION Director Selich discussed the relationship of the Commission to the City Council and other Boards and Commissions. He also instructed the Commissioners in procedures for requesting information or special activities from the staff. PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES Director Selich and the Commission discussed agenda formats, meeting procedures, applications, and environmental assessments. The Commission requested that staff elaborate more on issues in the staff reports and present objective analysis on all sides of an issue. The Commission also directed staff to inform applicants that last minute handouts to the Commission on meeting night would generally result in a continuance of the item. The Commission discussed voting and set the following policy on abstentions: If a Commissioner abstains, the reason for abstention must be stated publicly. During a public hearing, the Commissioner must step down from the dais. It will not be necessary to step down on non-public hearing items. ROLE OF CITY STAFF Director Selich reviewed the organization and function of the City Staff. PLANNING COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES Director Selich discussed the subcommittees requiring Planning Com- mission membership. Chairperson Finley asked Commissioners to tell her their preferences for appointment. PLANNING COMMISSION LIBRARY Director Selich reviewed a list of documents each Commissioner should have as background information. MEETING SCHEDULES Commissioners discussed summer meeting schedules and reviewed vacation schedule. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:30 P.M. A&Z E ward D. Se ich Ruth Finley If Secretary Chairman 1