I.       Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chair Michael Lester at 6:08 pm

II.     Roll Call

Michael Lester (Chair): present

Leslie Moore (Secretary): present

Gerard Levesque present

Laurilim Rosado present

Hugo Figueroa: present

Victoria Huang (Vice Chair): absent

The meeting was staffed by Jim Vandermillen, Assistant Director of Planning & Economic Development.

III.    Pledge of Allegiance

IV.    Approval of Minutes

a.   October 19, 2021 meeting

Gerard Levesque moved to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2021 meeting; Seconded by Leslie Moore.  The motion passed by a voice vote of the three members who were present at the October 19, 2021 meeting.

b.   October 27, 2021 meeting

Gerard Levesque moved to table approval of the minutes of the October 27, 2021 meeting; Seconded by Laurilim Rosado.  The motion passed by a voice vote.

c.   December 3, 2021 meeting

Gerard Levesque moved to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2021 meeting; Seconded by Leslie Moore.  The motion passed by a voice vote.

V.     New Business

Laurilim Rosado moved to open new business; Gerard Levesque seconded.  The motion passed by a voice vote.

a. 2022 Schedule of Regular Meetings of the Planning Board – approval required

Gerard Levesque moved to approve the proposed 2022 Planning Board Meeting schedule that had been distributed by staff; Laurilim Rosado seconded.  The motion passed by a voice vote.

b. Election of Officers for 2022

·         Gerard Levesque nominated Michael Lester to serve as Chair of the Planning Board for 2022; Mr. Lester accepted the nomination. 

·         Michael Lester nominated Leslie Moore to serve as Vice-Chair of the Planning Board for 2022; Ms. Moore accepted the nomination. 

·         Gerard Levesque nominated Hugo Figueroa to serve as Secretary of the Planning Board for 2022; Mr. Figueroa declined the nomination, as he is new to the Board.

·         Hugo Figueroa nominated Gerard Levesque to serve as Secretary of the Planning Board for 2022; Mr. Levesque accepted the nomination. 

i.          Chair

Gerard Levesque moved to approve Michael Lester to serve as Chair of the Planning Board for 2022; Hugo Figueroa seconded.  A roll call vote was taken:

Michael Lester: Yes

Leslie Moore: Yes

Laurilim Rosado: Yes

Gerard Levesque: Yes

Hugo Figueroa: Yes

The Board voted to approve Michael Lester to serve as Chair of the Planning Board for 2022.

ii.         Vice Chair

Laurilim Rosado moved to approve Leslie Moore to serve as Vice-Chair of the Planning Board for 2022; Hugo Figueroa seconded.  A roll call vote was taken:

Michael Lester: Yes

Leslie Moore: Yes

Laurilim Rosado: Yes

Gerard Levesque: Yes

Hugo Figueroa: Yes

The Board voted to approve Leslie Moore to serve as Vice-Chair of the Planning Board for 2022.

iii.        Secretary

Laurilim Rosado moved to approve Gerard Levesque to serve as Secretary of the Planning Board for 2022; Leslie Moore seconded.  A roll call vote was taken:

Michael Lester: Yes

Leslie Moore: Yes

Laurilim Rosado: Yes

Gerard Levesque: Yes

Hugo Figueroa: Yes

The Board voted to approve Gerard Levesque to serve as Secretary of the Planning Board for 2022.

Leslie Moore moved to close new business; Gerard Levesque seconded.  The motion passed by a voice vote.

VI.    Staff Report

·         Mr. Vandermillen briefed the Board on the status of the two proposed ordinances that were discussed at the December 3 meeting. 

o   After finding that the proposed 2021 Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and a Board vote to report those findings to the City Council, Director Thom Deller sent a letter to the Council reporting the Board’s findings.  The Council voted to adopt the Ordinance earlier this month.

o   Following the Board’s vote to recommend City Council approval of the proposed ordinance defining the responsibilities, powers, and duties of the Planning Board, Director Thom Deller submitted a letter to the Council reporting the Board’s recommendation.  Staff will provide an update on the status of that proposed ordinance.

o   Mr. Vandermillen thanked the Board for considering both ordinances and for taking steps to recommend that the Council adopt them.

o   Mr. Lester reminded staff that there had been some commentary about further discussion about the process for the City to acquire the properties identified in the redevelopment plan.  Mr. Vandermillen suggested that this discussion take place at a time when Director Deller, who is also Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency, is available, and stated that he will add that to a draft agenda for the next meeting.

·         Mr. Vandermillen provided a brief update on the development proposed by Phoenix Investors for the OSRAM Sylvania site.

VII.  Adjournment

Gerard Levesque moved to adjourn; Laurilim Rosado seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.