Remarks by Don Penning
157 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 7
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“Let's say to even take a look. You know, how does that work?”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“Thank you. And again, the reason I ask that, again, I'm not sure who's watching or listening, but there's just some questions that kind of popped in my head. And so I want to just kind of ask that in public.”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“Actually, I'm glad you said that. You bring up a good point. And maybe you don't know this. I'm not sure. But does VRBO, Airbnb, if someone calls and says, hey, I want to rent my house on the weekends, are they obligated to call the city of Tracy, these temporary rental vacation places?”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“Yeah. It just kind of popped in when Danielle was saying that. It kind of just brought a little something in my head, so I wanted to ask that.”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“All right. Thank you very much. Go ahead.”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“We have a first and a second. Roll call, please.”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“All right, moving on. Item 7, regular agenda. We do not have one. And item 8, once again, well, items from the audience, please sign in before speaking. We invite members of the public to use Zoom to comment under items from the audience for items, again, that are not on the agenda. By logging on to Zoom using the link provided. Are there any speaker cards submitted for public comments from the audience? No speaker cards. No speaker cards. Once again, looking out in the audience, show of hands. No show of hands for items that are not on the agenda. Any comments received via Zoom?”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“No comments via Zoom. A public comment period for items from the audience is now closed. Any comments that were received after the close of the public comment period will not be included in the record. Final director's report.”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. We will bring it back up here. It's 741, so I have about 36 minutes I need to kill so I can win this trophy.”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“Just real quick, I wanted to just once again, I've said it before, I'll say it again. You know, Steph, you guys do such a great job. YOU KNOW, YOU TAKE YOUR TIME, YOU TAKE DILIGENCE, THE STAFF REPORTS ARE ALWAYS VERY WELL RECEIVED, VERY, YOU KNOW, VERY COMPREHENSIVE, AND I JUST REALLY APPRECIATE THAT. YOU KNOW, I'VE SAID IT BEFORE AND I'M SURE I'LL SAY IT AGAIN, BUT THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE HARD WORK YOU GUYS PUT INTO THIS.”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“Now, he was asking me a question about streets. They don't come through planning. Just want to make sure in case anyone saw that whisper. It wasn't. All right. If nothing else, I'd like to make a motion for adjournment.”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“We have a motion. It's been seconded. Roll call vote, please.”
Planning Commission · Oct 14, 2026
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“All right, good evening. It is Wednesday, August 26, 7 p.m. Welcome to the meeting. I'd like to call this meeting to order. 1A, disclosure of participation by teleconference pursuant to government code section 54953.8.3, if applicable.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“No requests. Roll call and declaration of conflicts.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“Chair Penning. Present. No conflicts. If you all would please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“All right, thank you for that. All right, the City of Tracy will continue to allow for remote participation by members of the public at tonight's meeting by using the following option. ONLINE BY LOGGING INTO ZOOM USING THE LINK PROVIDED UNDER PUBLIC COMMENT RAISE YOUR HAND TO SPEAK BY CLICKING ON THE HAND ICON ON THE PARTICIPANTS PANEL TO THE RIGHT OF YOUR SCREEN. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE USED TO RECEIVE ALL COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM ZOOM DURING ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE AND ALL NEW BUSINESS ITEMS.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“ALL RIGHT. WELCOME ABOARD, CLAUDIA AND MARINA. Are there any presentations?”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“No presentations. All right. Order of business. Consent calendar. Item 4A, minutes. I know Commissioner Chavez was not present. However, did you get a chance to take a peek at it? I did. Okay, perfect. If everyone approves, can I get a motion?”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“We have a motion that's been seconded. Roll call vote, please.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“All right. Thank you. Okay, items from the audience. Just first and foremost, please sign in before speaking. We have a sign-in sheet up here at the podium. We invite members of the public to use Zoom to comment on our items from the audience. These are for particular items that are not on the agenda. Online by logging on to Zoom using the link provided. Are there any public comments received by email for items that are not on the agenda? No emails received. No emails received. Are there any public comments received via Zoom? for items that are not on the agenda.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“No comments. Looking out in the audience, are there any folks out here that would like to speak on items that are not on the agenda by a show of hands? No show of hands. The public hearing is now closed. The public comment period has closed. Any comments that are received after a close of the public comment period will not be included in the record. Moving on to public hearings, item 6A. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND UPON ITS CONCLUSION ADOPT A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WAIVE THE FIRST READING BY SUBSTITUTION OF THE TITLE AND INTRODUCE AN…”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“Can we get this up on our screens here? IT? There it is. Thank you so much. I appreciate it.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“All right. Thank you very much. Prior to going to public hearing, I want to bring it back up here for if any commissioners have any clarifying questions for Brianna. Besides me.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. Just out of curiosity, are we creating a policy here? or more of an ordinance and help me understand the difference.”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026
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“Okay, so it's not an actual policy, it's more of an ordinance. It is an ordinance. From my understanding, policy doesn't come through planning, that's why this is here, is that correct?”
Planning Commission · Aug 26, 2026