Remarks by Isuri S. Ramos
220 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 9
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“Thank you. Does the Commission have any closing comments or questions for staff?”
Planning Commission · Sep 14, 2026
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“Thank you. Are there any other comments or questions for staff from the commission? Great. With that, I'll make a few questions. So one, thank you, Commissioner Guzman, for bringing up the signage for publicly accessible open space. So I know that that is something that we require moving forward. And I would like to ask staff that moving forward that is already included in some way. I would also like to ask staff that some sort of policy be created to ensure that signage is always provided. And would also like to see that be provided for all the projects we've already approved. China have…”
Planning Commission · Sep 14, 2026
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“Thank you. I would like to call the regular meeting of August 24th, 2026 to order. Will the secretary please call roll?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Chair, quorum has been reached at 5.33 p.m. Thank you. I'm now going to have Vice Chair Benninger lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Before we begin, I would like to remind my fellow commissioners to turn your microphones on when speaking and off when not speaking. And when speaking, please place the microphones about four inches away from you. Thank you. For members of the public joining us this evening, Spanish and Vietnamese language interpreters are available. If you would like to listen to the meeting or provide public comments in Spanish or Vietnamese, please see staff in the lobby to pick up a headset.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Members of the public may attend the Planning Commission meeting either in person or virtually via Zoom. I now invite the Commission Secretary to describe how the public can access and participate in this meeting.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Moving on to public comments on non-agenda or non-public hearing items. Secretary, does anyone wish to speak?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. So this is not the time for a question and answer. And we are reviewing the zoning code update today. So if your comment is specific to the zoning code update, you might want to make it during that public hearing.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. With that, we will move on to the consent calendar where it is one motion for all consent items unless an item is pulled for separate discussion. Is there a motion to approve item A, minutes from August 10th, 2026, and item B, excused absences?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you, we have a motion from Commissioner Wu with a second from Commissioner Guzman. Secretary, can you please call for a roll call vote?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. That concludes the consent calendar items. Now we are moving on to the public hearing. Before that, I would like to just share an announcement. So I was informed by staff that we will have to conclude today's meeting at 8.30 p.m. as there is a scheduled power outage for 9 p.m. So I share that to let you know that this meeting will end at 8.30 p.m., If the public hearing is not over by then, then this will be continued to a special meeting for next Monday, August 31st. As chair, I will not be rushing through this item. All speakers will continue to have their three minutes to speak.…”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you. Before I take questions, I would like to just share that, well, one, we apologize that the key revisions made in public hearing draft, the handout that is available up front and in the lobby, was not made available tonight in Spanish or Vietnamese. We apologize for that as we do provide interpretation for those languages. These documents should have also been made available in those languages tonight. If anybody needs any assistance, understanding the document because it was not made available in your language, you may please step over here with staff where they are…”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Wu. Commissioner Pham? Or would you like me to come back to you? Commissioner Guzman?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. Commissioner Femme or Vice Chair Bennett? Commissioner Femme, go ahead.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Pham. Vice Chair Benninger.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. So I know we're at about 7.15 and the meeting will end at 8.30. So I'll try to go through my questions a bit quickly so that we can go ahead and start the public hearing. So my first questions are on the residential industrial interface. So one generally is supportive of the residential industrial interface and what it's doing to ensure that there is very little or limited impact to any residential uses nearby that are existing or that may exist in the future. But I do have some questions about how the city chose where to apply this interface. So earlier I shared that I spoke to…”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you for that further explanation. I'm just, I think when I think about those areas specifically and the new noise standards that are, or the new operational standards around noise, that's where I think it might not make a lot of sense because there is a road or train track, so I don't know what it would look like to And I don't know if this would be possible to select which operational standards might apply to an area based on any unique circumstances that may be there. So there aren't a lot of areas in the city like this, but there are a few where there is no residential neighborhoods…”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Okay, I am in agreement with that and just concerned that maybe in the future we may have a planning director that could find a way to argue that it is a similar enough use to something else. So I would also want planning staff to explicitly state that data centers are not allowed per our zoning code and we've seen that done in Alhambra. and there's a few other cities that have set that precedent. So I'm very happy that that is the intention of staff and would just like to ensure that it's explicitly stated so that in the future it's not left to interpretation. also had questions on just a…”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you for going through that. So staff feels comfortable that the zoning that is being proposed today in those areas will support the growth that was envisioned under the general plan, which includes new housing, both market rate and affordable.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Sorry, can you explain what that means, what UN20 means?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Perfect. Thank you. And then my final question is just, I saw on one of the slides that through the zoning code update, we're also providing more signage options. Exactly what does that mean?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you, so are we updating our sign ordinance through the zoning code update?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Okay, thank you, because I did have questions about our sign ordinance, knowing that there are areas just like Historic Main Street and also the downtown area that have a variety of signs for many reasons. And I have recently had conversations with business owners that have told me that they've had a very difficult time getting signs. Have you noticed there are a few businesses in downtown that don't have a sign for that same reason? So I'm happy to hear that this is also going to support our existing businesses and hopefully encourage new ones knowing that. those difficult restrictions no…”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“I will now go ahead and call two to three speakers at a time, so you may start forming the line. We are gonna begin with, and I apologize if I mispronounce any names, is it Dan Guzman?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. Up next, we'll have Angela Capuccia, followed by Brad Day, followed by Alexander Veyandi. And I apologize if I mispronounce any names.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026