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Planning commission allocates $5,000 and agrees to fund outreach for Measure PP parking study
Summary
The commission accepted a $5,000 allocation for its fiscal budget, agreed to allow the planning commission’s portion to be used for public outreach on Measure PP (the citywide parking study), and approved use of funds pending a later cost estimate; the commission also noted the appointment of a fifth commissioner and discussed training funding.
At its Aug. 20 meeting the Huntington Park Planning Commission discussed its newly adopted fiscal budget and approved using a portion of the commission's $5,000 allocation to support public outreach related to Measure PP, a citywide parking study. Planning staff said exact outreach costs were not yet known and that staff would bring cost details to a future meeting.
Staff told commissioners the planning commission’s budget for the fiscal year included $5,000 and asked for authorization to use part of that amount to fund public outreach for Measure PP, which will determine how parking permits are allocated to resident households and other parking management questions. “We are currently doing Measure PP, which is the parking study in the city,” staff said, adding that the study will require public outreach and that the planning commission will review outreach materials prior to City Council consideration.
Commissioner Estrada moved to allow use of commission funds for outreach; Vice Chair Tarango seconded. The roll call vote was 3–0 in favor (Commissioner Carvajal: yes; Commissioner Estrada: yes; Vice Chair Tarango: yes). Staff said a cost estimate will be provided to the commission before specific expenditures are made and that the intent was not to exhaust the commission's budget, only to share outreach costs associated with the Planning Commission's role.
Staff also announced that Eduardo Tapia has been appointed as a fifth commissioner and will attend the Sept. 17 meeting. Commissioners asked about allowable uses of the planning commission allocation beyond outreach; staff said funds may be used for conferences, training or other planning‑related activities subject to budget guidance and would report back with options and estimated costs.
Commissioners expressed appreciation for staff support and discussed continuing outreach and training options; staff said it would research conferences and report back with costs so commissioners can decide whether to travel or use funds for local outreach.
