General plan
aDVISORY COMMITTEE
GENERAL PLAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (gpac)
What is the GPAC?
The purpose of the General Plan Advisory Committee is to establish a public forum for the Land Use and Circulation Elements and create ambassadors who help encourage participation from others in the community. The GPAC will be charged to review and provide recommendations to City Staff, the consultant team, and the City Council. Below is more specific information on what the Dana Point GPAC is, including its roles and responsibilities, how it functions, and what it is not.
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Upcoming Meetings
The GPAC is structured to meet a minimum of five times during the General Plan update process, with meetings held periodically throughout 2024. Meetings will begin at 6:00 PM and are expected to last 2-3 hours. Meetings will take place at the Dana Point Community Center. All meetings will be in person and will not be recorded. Action minutes will be prepared, as required for public meetings.
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What the GPAC does...
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Conveys the community’s perspective
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Identifies critical issues and relevant information
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Identifies and suggests resolutions to potential conflicts
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Expands public awareness and participation
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Considers ideas and reviews material
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Suggests policy consistent with the Vision
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Seeks community benefit
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Makes recommendations for decision makers
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Provides a public forum for other members of the public
What the GPAC is not...
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A replacement for either the City Council or Planning Commission.
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A decision-making body, except as it may offer advice and recommendations to City Staff and the consultant team.
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A place to discuss projects currently under consideration, except as they may relate in broad strokes to future general plan land use direction and policy.
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A forum for political position taking.
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A substitute for the public hearing process required by law.
GPAC Membership
Name | Representation |
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Jamey Federico | City Council, Mayor |
Matt Pagano (Alternate) | City Council, Mayor Pro Tem |
Eric Nelson | Planning Commissioner |
Jennifer Rosales | Traffic Improvement Subcommittee |
John Hatch (Alternate) | Traffic Improvement Subcommittee |
Jim Cobb | District 1, resident |
Larry White | District 2, resident |
Zach Mikelson | District 3, resident |
David Buskirk | District 4, resident |
Diana Mitchell | District 5, resident |
Jason Spates | Chamber/Business Representative
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Laura Smith-Hatch | Arts and Culture Representative |
Sarah Baqai | Youth Board Member |
Naomi Hawkes (Alternate) | Youth Board Member |
Theresa Morrison | At-large community member |
Steven Carpenter | At-large community member |
Catrina Crawford | At-large community member |