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Commissioner Nibert moved to approve the Consent Calendar. <br /> Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. <br /> ROLL CALL VOTE: <br /> AYES: Commissioners Allen, Brown, Gaidos, Nibert, and Pace <br /> NOES: None <br /> ABSENT: None <br /> ABSTAIN: None <br /> The Actions of the Zoning Administrator were approved, as submitted. <br /> The Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2021 were approved, as submitted. <br /> The Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2021 were approved, as submitted and amended. <br /> The Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2021 were approved, as submitted. <br /> MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC <br /> 5. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda — <br /> Speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 3 minutes. <br /> There were no members of the audience wishing to address the Commission. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS <br /> 6. P21-0751, 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Housing Element Update — Review and provide a <br /> recommendation for the draft housing sites selection criteria for the 6th Cycle (2023-2031) <br /> Housing Element Update <br /> Community Development Director Ellen Clark presented the specifics of the item in the <br /> Agenda Report. <br /> Commissioner Pace inquired about the State's scrutiny and review. Ms. Clark stated the State <br /> would review parameters of site size most suited to deliver feasible, higher density housing <br /> projects between 0.5-acre and 10-acres in size and whether those sites were feasible and <br /> realistic to develop within the eight-year housing period. <br /> Ms. Clark continued the staff presentation including sites criteria; August 24, 2021 Housing <br /> Commission consideration and comments; public comments; and next steps. Commissioner <br /> Pace acknowledged the work by staff and mentioned the public feedback received. He <br /> inquired about process and approach to identify sites and whether prior work could be utilized. <br /> Ms. Clark responded the baseline of existing zoning from prior housing cycles could be carried <br /> over and remain in the inventory, with some possible limited exceptions. She discussed the <br /> need to adopt a housing program as part of the Housing Element to allow certain development <br /> by right removing as many barriers as possible. Commissioner Pace asked if California <br /> Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) would review site by site and <br /> Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 10 August 25, 2021 <br />