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Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting
of the City of Rohnert Park
Thursday,June 8,2023
6:00 P.M.
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Austin-Dillion called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chairperson Austin-Dillion.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Tramaine Austin-Dillion, Chairperson
Matt Epstein, Vice Chairperson
Fanny Lam, Commissioner
Charles Striplen, Commissioner
Marc Orloff, Commissioner
Absent: None
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR-ADOPTION OF MINUTES
5.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 25, 2023.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Striplen)to adopt the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of May 25, 2023.
Motion carried by the following(5-0-0) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillion, Epstein, Lam,
Orloff, and Striplen; NOES: None; ABSENT: None, ABSTAIN: None.
6. AGENDA ITEMS
`-- 6.1 DISCUSSION-HYDROGEN FUEL STATIONS -Jeffrey Beiswenger brought forth a
discussion regarding Hydrogen Fueling Regulations. He explained recent developments related
to hydrogen fueling, updated the Commissioners on recent changes in State Law, and introduced
changes that may be necessary to the City's Municipal Code. The Commissioners stated their
concerns with comments and questions.
6.2 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDING—PLCI23-0001 —The City of Rohnert Park—
Consideration of Resolution 2023-12 Finding the FY 2023-24 Two-year Capital Improvements
Program is consistent with the Rohnert Park General Plan 2020.
Jeffrey Beiswenger, Planning Manager provided a PowerPoint highlighting the General Plan
Consistency Findings' Two-Year Capital Improvement Program in the following areas: defining
a Capital Improvement Program(CIP), location of the City's proposed investments; review of
the consistency of the CIP with the General Plan.
The Planning Commissioners had questions about the City's proposed future CIP investments
and future housing projects from the Commissioners.
Vanessa Garrett, Director of Public Works gave a synopsis of her department's budget for
maintaining city buildings, transportation, park, and recreational facility repairs, and addressed
how recycled water is financed and used throughout the City.
Chairperson Austin-Dillion stated his appreciation for the detailed organization of the reports and
how it helps the Commissioners better understand the General Plan. Commissioner Striplen had
questions regarding the timeline for installing fire cameras and Mrs. Garrett stated that the fire
cameras are coming in soon.
Commissioner Fanny Lam asked how the Commissioners can become more involved with the
General Plan. Mr. Beiswenger stated that they should address City Council and Planning Staff.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Striplen) approving Resolution 2023-12 finding that
FY2023-24 Two-year Capital Improvements Program is consistent with the Rohnert Park
General Plan 2020.
Motion carried by the following (5-0-0) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillion, Epstein, Lam, and
Striplen; NOES: None; ABSENT: Orloff; ABSTAIN: None.
7. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Chairperson Austin-Dillion brought questions from the community regarding signage and how it is
regulated. Jeffrey Beiswenger stated that the sign code is being revised and he would be available to
address questions by phone or e-mail.
Astin Dillion asked how could the Commission be involved in the downtown development outside of
the planning commission meetings.
8. ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
Planning Manager,Jeff Beiswenger, stated that there would be a Planning Commission meeting later in
June on Willow Glen Phase 4 Rural Project.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Austin-Dillion adjourned the regular meeting at 6:54 p.m.
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Chairperson Recording Secretary—Clotile Blanks