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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Hybrid-Virtual/In Person
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – 6:00 PM
MINUTES
COMMISSION CHAIR |
COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR |
COMMISSIONERS | Laura Bustamante, Li-Tan Hsu, Evonne Lai, Mark Nelson, Brian
Pao, Shawn Schubring
PLANNING MANAGER | Jonathan G. Kesler
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR | Steve Wilcox
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR | Rebecca Bennett
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Bennett called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.
PRESENT
Chair Laura Bustamante
Vice Chair Shawn Schubring
Commissioner Li-Tan Hsu
Commissioner Evonne Lai
Commissioner Mark Nelson
Brian Pao
STAFF
Bennett, Burns, Kesler, Wilcox
2. ELECTIONS
2.1 2024 Chair and Vice Chair Elections
Bennett asked for nominations for Chair. There was one nomination for Commissioner
Bustamante. Bennett asked for additional nominations. None were heard. Bennett
closed the nomination period.
ACTION: Voting for Commissioner Bustamante as Chair. (Approved 6-0)
Voting Yea: Commissioner Bustamante, Commissioner Hsu, Commissioner Lai,
Commissioner Nelson, Commissioner Pao, Commissioner Schubring
Chair Bustamante asked for nominations for Vice Chair. There was one nomination for
Commissioner Schubring. Chair Bustamante asked for additional nominations. None
were heard. Chair Bustamante closed the nomination period.
ACTION: Voting for Commissioner Schubring as Vice Chair. (Approved 6-0)
Voting Yea: Chair Bustamante, Commissioner Hsu, Commissioner Lai, Commissioner
Nelson, Commissioner Pao, Commissioner Schubring
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
By consensus, Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda as presented.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2023
Recommendation: Adopt minutes.
Staff Contact: Rebecca Bennett, Development Services Coordinator
ACTION: Motion to approve minutes. (Approved 6-0)
Motion made by Commissioner Nelson, Seconded by Commissioner Lai.
Voting Yea: Chair Bustamante, Vice Chair Schubring, Commissioner Hsu,
Commissioner Lai, Commissioner Nelson, Commissioner Pao
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
5.1 Staff/Commissioners
Chair Bustamante gave reminder that Commissioner Langworthy has submitted his
resignation. The open position is posted.
5.2 Introduction of new Planning Manager, Jonathan Kesler, AICP
Wilcox introduced our new Planning Manager, Jonathan Kesler. Kesler gave a brief
background of his professional experience.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
There was no audience participation.
7. DISCUSSION
7.1 Pending Housing Legislation in the State Legislature
Kesler gave brief overview of the Pending Housing Legislation in the State Legislature.
7.2 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, Overview for New Members and Current Status
Recommendation: Discussion and update.
Staff Contact: Jonathan Kesler, AICP, Planning Manager
Time Estimate: 30 minutes
Kesler gave PowerPoint presentation on the Comprehensive Plan overview and update.
Kelser provided a path to Comprehensive Plan adoption. Kelser provided the current
status of the Comprehensive Plan.
7.3 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, Utilities Element
Recommendation: Discussion and direction.
Staff Contact: Jonathan Kesler, AICP, Planning Manager
Time Estimate: 30 minutes
Kesler gave PowerPoint presentation on the review of Section 8 Utilities Element. Kesler
provided Commissioners with a handout of suggested revisions. Commissioners
discussed, asked questions and gave their own suggestions.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting is Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 6:00pm
Meeting adjourned at 7:33pm.
ACTION: Motion to adjourn.
Motion made by Vice Chair Schubring, Seconded by Commissioner Hsu.
Voting Yea: Chair Bustamante, Vice Chair Schubring, Commissioner Hsu,
Commissioner Lai, Commissioner Nelson, Commissioner Pao
Meeting minutes taken by: Rebecca Bennett, Development Services Coordinator