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The committee discussed updates on business outreach, including Centennial-themed items and engagement with local merchants. Marketing and sponsorship efforts were reviewed, such as the use of billboards, newsletters, and digital media promotions. Progress on the installation of centennial home signs was shared, along with efforts to involve local centenarians in programming. Additionally, plans for the upcoming local history lecture series, the logistics for the centennial time capsule, and preparations for the Centennial 5K race and art contest were discussed. The meeting concluded with information on concert series scheduling and upcoming community voting events.

The committee meeting agenda included preparation updates for the 2026 Veterans Day Observance Ceremony, specifically regarding the progress on securing a keynote speaker. Discussion topics under committee goals and objectives encompassed assistance with the Legion building remodel, finalizing the essay writing contest for middle school students, selecting a final logo design, and updating the committee's informational tri-fold brochure.

The agenda focuses on administrative updates, including financial reporting for the committee's operating and program funds. It also includes informational presentations regarding historical preservation in the city, covering topics such as the history of local building surveys, the identification of historical districts, and an overview of the Mills Act as a mechanism for property tax incentives and the preservation of historic homes.

The Planning Commission discussed the approval of a Use Permit for a two-story restaurant, bar, and entertainment venue known as Placentia Exchange and The Loft at Main & Rail, located at 202 W. Santa Fe Avenue. This included deliberations on alcohol service, operational hours, security measures, and compatibility with the Old Town Zoning District. Additionally, the Commission received a training presentation regarding the Brown Act and conflicts of interest. Minutes from a prior meeting were also reviewed and approved, covering topics such as a zoning code amendment related to density bonuses, the fiscal year Capital Improvement Program, and residential development standards.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and community development items, including the adoption of ordinances related to short-term rentals, municipal fee structures, and firework regulations. The council approved a professional services agreement for sewer maintenance, annexed territory to community facilities districts, and authorized the annexation of property to a street lighting district. Additionally, the council discussed proposed impacts of electric bicycles and mobility devices on local traffic and reviewed the city's comprehensive fee schedule and capital improvement plans.