PC Min 02/24/1998CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M. TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 24, 1998
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Planning Commission meeting of February 24, 1998, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chairman Lowe, and the
following proceedings were had, to wit:
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Dennis Lowe
Brad Jones
Tom Francois
Elizabeth Gibbons
Susan A. Keams
Commissioners Absent:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Mel Lindstrom
Jane Meyer-Kennedy
StaffPresent:
Community Development
Director:
Senior Planner:
Associate Planner:
City Attorney:
Reporting Secretary:
Steve Piasecki
Sharon Fierro
Tim J. Haley
William Seligmann
Corinne A. Shinn
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: On motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner
Jones, the Planning Commission minutes February 10, 1998, were
approved. (5-0-2; Commissioners Lindstrom and Meyer-Kennedy
were absent.)
COMMUNICATIONS.
There were no communication items.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
Planning Commission Minutes of February 24, 1998 Page 2
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Lowe read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record.
1. TA 98-01
City Initiated
Public Hearing to consider the City-initiated application for
approval of a Text Amendment (TA 98-01) to amend Chapter
21.53 (Signs) of the Campbell Municipal Code to allow
advertising signage on Bus Shelters. This Project is
Categorically Exempt. Tentative City Council Meeting Date:
March 17, 1998.
Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associated Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
· Staff recommends an amendment to the Sign Ordinance to allow bus shelter advertising
under its exceptions.
· Council has approved an agreement with the Transportation Agency to install new bus
shelters with advertising on the end panels. The advertising is to be sold and installed by
Eller Media. Included in the contract is a provision for the maintenance of the shelters.
· Staff recommends that the Commission forward a Resolution to Council recommending
approval of this Sign Ordinance amendment.
Commissioner Gibbons inquired whether City announcements could be included on the bus
shelter advertising.
Mr. Tim J. Haley replied that this would be allowed on five of the 12 proposed shelters in
Campbell.
Commissioner Gibbons suggested that a procedure should be in place to inform interested parties
on how to get ads placed on the bus shelters.
Chairman Lowe asked about maintenance, particularly the handling of graffiti.
Mr. Tim J. Haley advised that the contract between the Transportation Agency and Eller Media
includes a responsibility for maintenance.
Commissioner Jones wondered whether the City should add something to ensure that the
maintenance provision is maintained.
Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, advised that the contract between the
City, Transportation Agency and the advertising contractor has standard provisions for
maintenance and clean up of graffiti.
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Commissioner Jones asked whether this responsibility would be enforced even should different
parties assume responsibility for these bus shelters and the advertising within them. Stated that
he prefers something to be added to the Ordinance.
City Attomey William Seligmann advised that this does not add anything.
Commissioner Jones asked if the City has the power to negotiate.
City Attorney William Seligmann replied that the City does have leverage regarding the
maintenance of these bus shelters.
Mr. Steve Piasecki advised that the City's primary interest in entering into this agreement is the
provision of maintenance as well as to get additional new shelters.
Commissioner Gibbons advised that this approach has been in effect in other cities, including
San Francisco, for more than 10 years. The whole rational for the advertising agencies is to
obtain advertising space. The main interest for cities is the maintenance of bus shelters.
City Attorney William Seligmann advised that the City will also receive some of the revenue
generated.
Commissioner Jones asked what the City's responsibility is in this agreement.
City Attorney William Seligrnann answered that this is a three-party contact between the City,
the Transportation Agency and the Advertising Agency.
Chairman Lowe asked whether the removal of garbage at the shelters is included in the
maintenance agreement.
Mr. Steve Piasecki advised that the removal of garbage is included.
Chairman Lowe opened the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 1.
Chairman Lowe closed the Public Heating for Agenda Item No. 1.
Motion:
Upon motion of Commissioner Kearns, seconded by Commissioner Gibbons,
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3149 recommending
approval of a Text Amendment (TA 98-01) to amend Chapter 21.53 of the
Municipal Code to allow advertising in Bus Shelters, by the following roll call
vote:
AYE S:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Francois, Gibbons, Jones, Kearns, Lowe
None
Lindstrom, Meyer-Kennedy
None
Planning Commission Minutes of February 24, 1998
This item will be considered by Council at its meeting of March 17, 1998.
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REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The written report of Mr. Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director, was accepted as
presented with the following updates.
· Reminded the Commissioners to ensure that the microphones are on and placed sufficiently
close to their faces so that the viewing audience can hear the discussions.
· Reminded the Commissioners about the Planners Institute next week, March 5-7, 1998.
Commissioner Gibbons asked about the status of the moratorium.
Mr. Steve Piasecki advised that it will be considered by Council at their next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. to the Planning Commission meeting
of March 10, 1998, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 North First Street, Campbell,
California. ~
SUBMITTED BY: _
Corinne A. Shinn, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY:
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