Executive Order
Until further notice, Planning Commission meetings will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 54953(e) as amended by Assembly Bill 361, which suspends certain requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act during a proclaimed state of emergency when measures to promote social distancing are in effect or the City has determined meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
During the current State of Emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of public health and safety, the Planning Commissioners will be participating in Planning Commission meetings by teleconference and/or videoconference. There will be no members of the public in attendance at the Planning Commission meetings.”
In lieu of in-person attendance, members of the public may participate and provide comment via telephone, Zoom, using the Planning Commission webform, or via U.S. Mail of written materials, as follows:
Public Comment Testimony During Planning Commission Meetings
To offer public comment testimony during a Planning Commission meeting, you need to first join the Zoom Webinar meeting online from your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or Smartphone, or by calling into the meeting from your cellular phone or land line.
Meeting Webinar Link
https://sandiego.zoomgov.com/j/1602771962
To join by using:
- iPhone one-tap
US: Dial 1-669-254-5252; or 1-646-828-7666; or 1-669-216-1590; or 1-646-828-7666. When prompted, input Webinar ID: 160 277 1962
- Telephone:
Dial 1-669-254-5252 or (Toll Free) 1-833-568-8864. When prompted, input Webinar ID: 160 277 1962
How to Speak to a Particular Item or During Non-Agenda Public Comment
When the Chairperson introduces the item you would like to comment on (or indicates it is time for Non-Agenda Public Comment), raise your hand by either tapping the "Raise your Hand" button on your computer, tablet, or Smartphone, or by dialing *9 on your phone. You will be taken in the order in which you raise your hand. You may only speak once on a particular item.
When the Chairperson indicates it is your turn to speak, click the unmute prompt that will appear on your computer, tablet or Smartphone, or dial *6 on your phone.
Providing Written Comment Through Webform
- Comment on Agenda Items, Non-Agenda Public Comment may be submitted using the webform indicating the comment type and item number (if relevant) for which you wish to submit your comment. Comments received by 7:00 AM the day of the meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commission and posted online with the meeting materials. All webform comments are limited to 200 words. Comments received after the start of the meeting but before the item is called will be submitted into the written record for the relevant item. Please go to the Planning Commission website for further instructions.
- Written Materials
Instead of submitting written materials as an attachment to the webform, you may submit via U.S. Mail to the Planning Commission's attention at 1222 First Avenue, MS 501 San Diego, CA 92101. Materials submitted via U.S. Mail will need to be received the business day prior for it to be distributed to the Planning Commission.
All project information and material for Planning Commission consideration must be submitted to the Recording Secretary 10 calendar days prior to the hearing. This section only applies to submitting materials for the Planning Commission's consideration; not public comments. Learn how to provide public comments.
