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8. Actions of the City Council Ms. Clark provided a brief overview of the items listed in the report. 9. Future Planning Calendar Planning and Permit Center Manager Melinda Denis gave a brief overview of future items for the Commission's review. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Allen requested an update for signage and retail activity at Iron Horse Realty on Main Street. Chair Brown stated he noticed the same. Ms. Clark responded that similar complaints had been received. Ms. Denis confirmed the applicant had been made aware of the deadline to meet the criteria and explained the first eleven feet of retail requirements. Ms. Clark sated the City Council will be discussing active ground floor use. Commissioner Allen asked for an update on the Lucky's shopping center landscaping located on West Las Positas Boulevard. Ms. Denis responded she will provide an update after speaking with the project planner. Chair Brown remarked on the amount of the color red in the Lucky's project, which might be excessive. Commissioner Gaidos inquired about Weekends of Main where Downtown was closed off to vehicle traffic during the weekends and asked if there was a sunset date. Ms. Denis responded that staff was working with the businesses to remove side panels on tents. She anticipated changes following the June 15, 2021, statewide changes to COVID restrictions. Ms. Clark stated that indoor dining capacity was expected to reduce the necessity for outdoor tent capacity, and thus anticipated the program being phased out over the next few months. Ms. Denis discussed the Pop Up Parklet program. Commissioner Nibert suggested if staff maintains an existing list of previously approved projects, it could be useful for the Commission to receive a version of the list which shows the current project status. ADJOURNMENT Chair Brown adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 40, , MIVACIJA-ClAki efani- Ananthan Recording Secretary Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 7 May 12, 2021 es where there might be zoning changes. Commissioner Pace suggested consideration of best practices from other communities. Chair Brown asked staff to clarify the Housing Commission and Planning Commission roles. Ms. Clark stated the Housing Commission focused more on program pieces, such as tax credit, federal and state grant programs. Ms. Wise discussed their library of best practices which would be shared with the Commission. Chair Brown discussed the goal to increase production of housing. Chair Brown stated the Communication Plan was good and suggested providing notice of potential rezoning. Commissioner Nibert concurred that the Communication Plan was good. He asked about the need for additional meetings and outreach. Ms. Clark stated there was contingency included in the budget for increased meetings and outreach. Commissioner Pace asked the most successful ways to engage the public in prior cycles. Ms. Clark discussed prior public outreach efforts and increase use of social media. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 May 12, 2021 Page 4 of 7 May 12, 2021 Ms. Clark stated she had not looked at that data point but could bring back the Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 May 12, 2021