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A discussion about the Shaklee land and the University of Phoenix site ensued. Commissioner Sullivan advised that the City Council had discussed the General Ylan Update, and that they considered it to be a high priority- Commissioner Sullivan advised that he would like to see the Planning Commission and other City Commissions involved heavily in the General Plan Update. Mr. Iserson advised that he would provide the Council report for that issue to the Commissioners. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW/ACTION a_ Future Planning Calendar In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin regarding appeals by Commission members, Ms. Nerland replied that it would be addressed by City Council at their next meeting. The Council would draft an ordinance which would be brought before the Planning Commission for comment, and would return to City Council for action. Chairperson Arkin requested a copy of the staff report on that issue. Ms_ Nerland noted that some items to be addressed would be whether the City Council appeal process would be the same as the Planning Commission's appeal process; whether individual City Council members and/or Planning Commissioners would be able to appeal items, or whether the body as a whole would put the item on a future agenda for a hearing. In addition, if individual members appealed a matter, whether they were required to pay the fee would be discussed. She noted that if the process were to be codified, there would be more protections in the process. b_ Actions of the City Council Tn response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan with respect to Commissioners' participation in political activities, Ms_ Nerland replied that the question arose whether all Commissions should be required to follow City Council procedures- She noted that a procedural issue arose with another Commission., and that she could not recall the specit3c example. Chairperson Arkin noted that Jack Dove had issued a complaint regarding his vote on an issue with the Housing Commission when he would also consider the issue as a Planning Commissioner. Ms_ Nerland noted that was the second issue addressed- The third issue came out of the Housing Commission's vote on Measure V, and whether that should be a role that Commissions may address. She did believe that there was a staff recommendation; the issues were raised for the Council's consideration- She noted that Steve Bocian would be --- the contact for any questions. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 26, 2003 Page 26