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In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan regarding the status of Lund Ranch., Mr. Iserson advised that the City was in the process of selecting a consultant for the EIR. The contract would go to the City Council at the next meeting. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr_ Iserson noted that because the project did not require a General Plan Amendment, the Commission would not be able to use that leverage to deny the project. However, when the PUD came before the Commission, they had the option to deny it based on other factors_ He advised that staff had identified many issues with the development, including the necessity of a full EIR. He noted that the applicant would come before the Commission in June with an EIR scoping session, and that the Commission would have an opportunity to communicate its concerns to the applicant. Commissioner Roberts advised that she wished to withdraw her letter to the City Council regarding the involvement of Commissions in political advocacy_ She noted that the issue had been discussed, and believed that it was now out of date. She added that the text was in the Planning Commission minutes, and that it had been discussed. She observed that Commissioner Sullivan's disagreement with her letter underscored her statement that the Commission did not always agree_ - Commissioner Sullivan did not object to discussing the letter during the Joint Meeting. Corr~rnissioner Roberts noted that the letter will go forward, but she did not expect staff to do anything about it_ Chairperson Arkin wished to address the Council regarding the possibility of removing the voting right of alternates_ Commissioner Roberts requested that the Council not address this issue until after the Joint Meeting on May 27, 2003_ Ms_ Nerland noted that she would relay that request_ Chairperson Arkin moved to see the text of the ordinance as a Coaamission before City Council considered it, and to give comment_ Coaamissioacr Roberts seconded the motion_ Ms. Nerland advised that this item was not on the agenda, and it was not necessary for Chairperson Arkin to make a motion. She noted that he could direct staff to provide the text of the ordinance to the CotYtrrtission for comment and recommendation. Commissioner Maas noted that she did not care to see the text before the meeting_ Commissioner Sullivan supported Chairperson Arkin's direction to staff Mr. Iserson noted that the Council did not wish to set a rule with respect to this matter, and would give each Commission advocacy as they desire_ If for example, the Planning Commission did not wish to take a stand on an issue, that would not be required; PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 14, 2003 Page 19 ._.__T _.....-•_.T__- _. _ _. _