[Ed Note: JM - Still. Yeah I wish Dave were back doing this too...]

7:00 PM at the City Council Chambers.

On the agenda, 2 Public Hearings

1) 5122 Katella Avenue – Roof mounted wireless facility Recommendation: Continue the public hearing to the April 12, 2010 meeting of the Planning Commission (Ed Note: This is the same building that Councilman Edgar had issues with regarding signage)

2) a request to allow non-medical office uses in specific units not to exceed thirty (30) percent of the total units of the Los Alamitos Business Park (Cerritos and Los Al – where the Sizzler is).  Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 09-18 (approval)

Then there are 2 community development reports.

1) Commissioners Andrade and Commissioner Grose will summarize the February 8 hearing regarding LAFCO Boundary Report

2) SCAG Compass Blueprint Update powerpoint presentation by staff

There is nothing on the agenda relating to the decision from last Monday regarding the zoning on Katella.

[Ed Note: JM still... Dave is still away so I'm still posting for him. It's Friday, the City Council Agenda has been posted... ]

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