Planning Commission

2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799 CITY OF SIGNAL HILL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING SIGNAL HILL PLANNING COMMISSION June 18, 2024 FINAL A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill Planning Commission was held in-person in the Council Chamber on June 18, 2024. (1) CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M. (2) ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIR CHRIS WILSON CHAIR SONIA SAVOULIAN VICE CHAIR SONIA SAVOULIAN COMMISSIONER PERICA BELL COMMISSIONER PERICA BELL VICE CHAIR SAEIDA MILLER COMMISSIONER SAEIDA MILLER COMMISSIONER VICTOR PARKER COMMISSIONER VICTOR PARKER ABSENT: NONE (3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA There was no public business from the floor. (5) REORGANIZATION a. ANNUALLY AT THIS TIME, THE COMMISSION SELECTS MEMBERS TO SERVE ONE-YEAR TERMS AS CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. COMMISSION SECRETARY COLLEEN T. DOAN WILL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR June 18, 2024 Page 1 of 4 Planning Commission Minutes of a Regular Meeting

CHAIR, AND ONCE SEATED, THE NEW CHAIR WILL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIR TO SERVE THE 2024/25 TERM OF OFFICE. Commission Secretary Doan called for nominations for Chair. Commissioner Parker nominated Commissioner Savoulian. Commissioner Savoulian accepted the nomination. No other nominations were received. Commission Secretary Doan called for a roll call vote. The following vote resulted: AYES: COMMISSIONERS BELL, MILLER, PARKER, SAVOULIAN, WILSON NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: The motion carried 5 / 0. Chair Savoulian called for nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner Wilson nominated Commissioner Miller. Commissioner Miller accepted the nomination. No other nominations were received. Chair Savoulian called for a roll call vote. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIR SAVOULIAN, COMMISSIONERS BELL, MILLER, PARKER, AND WILSON NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: The motion carried 5 / 0. (6) DIRECTOR'S REPORTS a. CONFORMITY REPORT - NEW AUDI DEALERSHIP AT 2998 CHERRY AVENUE Associate Planner Martinez gave the staff report. June 18, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Planning Commission Minutes of a Regular Meeting

Commissioner Parker inquired about covering or removing the existing signs identifying the previous dealership. Staff will follow up. It was moved to Receive and File the report. (7) CONSENT CALENDAR a. PREVIOUS MINUTES b. CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP c. DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORT d. IN THE NEWS It was moved by COMMISSIONER WILSON and seconded by COMMISSIONER BELL to approve the Consent Calendar. (8) COMMISSION NEW BUSINESS The Planning Commissioners thanked Commissioner Wilson for his service on the Commission. Vice Chair Miller mentioned graffiti at a previous liquor store on the corned of Temple Avenue and E Willow Street. Staff to follow up. Chair Savoulian encouraged the public to attend the second public comment meeting on the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Signal Hill Petroleum drill sites conditional use permit. Chair Savoulian invited the community to two event, the Historic Walking Tour and the Terry Jones Memorial. (9) ADJOURNMENT It was moved by COMMISSIONER PARKER and seconded by VICE CHAIR MILLER to adjourn to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA, 90755. June 18, 2024 Page 3 of 4 Planning Commission Minutes of a Regular Meeting

CHAIR SAVOULIAN adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. _____________________________ SONIA SAVOULIAN CHAIR Attest: _____________________________ COLLEEN T. DOAN COMMISSION SECRETARY June 18, 2024 Page 4 of 4 Planning Commission Minutes of a Regular Meeting

2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799 CITY OF SIGNAL HILL THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL WELCOMES YOU TO A REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING June 18, 2024 The City of Signal Hill appreciates your attendance. Citizen interest provides the Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm. There is a public comment period at the beginning of the regular meeting, as well as the opportunity to comment on each agenda item as it arises. Any meeting may be adjourned to a time and place stated in the order of adjournment . The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting on the City’s website and outside of City Hall. The agenda and related reports are also available for review online at www.cityofsignalhill.org. To participate: • In-person Participation: Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California. • To make a general public comment or comment on a specific agenda item, you may also submit your comment, limited to 250 words or less, to commDev@cityofsignalhill.org not later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Written comments will be provided electronically to the Planning Commission and attached to the meeting minutes. Written comments will not be read into the record. Planning Commission Members are compensated $125.00 per meeting. (1) CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M. (2) ROLL CALL CHAIR WILSON VICE CHAIR SAVOULIAN COMMISSIONER BELL COMMISSIONER MILLER COMMISSIONER PARKER Page 1 of 4

Planning Commission Regular June 18, 2024 (3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA (5) REORGANIZATION a. ANNUALLY AT THIS TIME, THE COMMISSION SELECTS MEMBERS TO SERVE ONE-YEAR TERMS AS CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. COMMISSION SECRETARY COLLEEN T. DOAN WILL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIR, AND ONCE SEATED, THE NEW CHAIR WILL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIR TO SERVE THE 2024/25 TERM OF OFFICE. (6) DIRECTOR'S REPORTS a. CONFORMITY REPORT - NEW AUDI DEALERSHIP AT 2998 CHERRY AVENUE Summary: The intent of this report is to advise the Planning Commission of sign modifications to the existing Sign Program for the new AUDI automobile dealership, currently under remodel at 2998 Cherry Avenue. The remodel includes the demolition of the interior retail showroom area, service area, and employee offices. Minor exterior improvements, such as canopies, paint, and lighting are also proposed. Lastly, the new dealership is proposing to add new signage to the buildings and property. Staff reviewed the changes to the signage and have determined that the new signs do not result in a significant change from the approved sign program and therefore have approved the signs administratively. Typically in these cases, staff brings a conformity report to the Planning Commission for informational purposes. Strategic Plan Goal(s): Goal 6: Promote a Transparent and Open Government. Recommendation: Receive and file. (7) CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Items will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Commissioner or member of the audience for discussion. a. PREVIOUS MINUTES Summary: Page 2 of 4

Planning Commission Regular June 18, 2024 Regular meeting of May 21, 2024. Recommendation: Approve. b. CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP Summary: A brief summary of the City Council’s actions from the last City Council meeting(s). Recommendation: Receive and file. c. DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORT Summary: Attached for your review is the monthly Development Status Report which highlights current projects. Recommendation: Receive and file. d. IN THE NEWS Summary: Articles compiled by staff that may be of interest to the Commission. Recommendation: Receive and file. (8) COMMISSION NEW BUSINESS COMMISSIONER PARKER COMMISSIONER MILLER COMMISSIONER BELL VICE CHAIR SAVOULIAN CHAIR WILSON (9) ADJOURNMENT Tonight's meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Page 3 of 4

Planning Commission Regular June 18, 2024 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION If you need special assistance beyond what is normally provided to participate in City meetings, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please call the City Clerk’s office at (562) 989-7305 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Colleen T. Doan, Commission Secretary of the Planning Commission, do hereby affirm that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall, the Signal Hill Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park, 72 hours in advance of this meeting. Page 4 of 4