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City Council
Regular Meeting
September 1, 2020
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Item #1
APPOINTMENTS
1.APPOINTMENTS TO THE DIVERSITY,EQUITY,AND INCLUSION
TASK FORCE
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Recommendation:
As recommended by Diversity,Equity,Inclusion Steering Committee,
appoint up to 11 members to the Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion Taskforce.
Presentation By:
Mayor Harmon and Council Member Stewart
Creation of a Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Task Force
Derek Johnson, City Manager
September 1, 2020
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Recommendation
1.As recommended by the Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Steering Committee of Mayor Harmon and
Council Member Stewart, appoint 13 members to the
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force (DEI-TF).
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Background
1.At the July 7, 2020 City Council meeting, the City
Council authorized the formation of the Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion Task Force and asked staff to begin
recruitment.
2.This recommendation stems from the work that
began in June 2019 and has been propelled by
increased xenophobia, the Black Lives Matter protests,
and the problems of systemic racism suffered by many.
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Recruitment and Eligibility
1.Recruitment for the DEI-TF was open from July 13
through August 3rd and was advertised through social
media, print ad and direct contact.
2.Any San Luis Obispo County resident over 18 years
old with formal or informal experience (lived, personal,
educational, community, volunteer and/or professional)
with strong connections with the City of San Luis
Obispo was encouraged to apply.
3.During the period of July 13 through August 3rd the
City received 95 applications.
4.Panel style interviews over a period of a week and
over 10 hours followed by deliberation and selection.
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Task Force Recommended Appointees
1) Erica A. Stewart (Council representative)San Luis Obispo
2) Amman Fasil Asfaw San Luis Obispo
3) Dusty Colyer-Worth San Luis Obispo
4) Jenell Navarro Grover Beach
5) Katherine Soule San Luis Obispo
6) M’Lynn Martin Grover Beach
7) Matthew Melendrez San Luis Obispo
8) Maxine Kozler Koven San Luis Obispo
9) Michael Boyer Arroyo Grande
10) Oscar Velasco-Vargas San Luis Obispo
11) Noha Kolkailah Arroyo Grande
12) Renoda Campbell (HRC Representative)San Luis Obispo
13) Vanessa Parsons San Luis Obispo
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DEI-TF Timeline
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Recommendation
1.As recommended by the Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Steering Committee of Mayor Harmon and
Council Member Stewart, appoint 13 members to the
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force (DEI-TF).
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Item #2
APPOINTMENTS
2.ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS FOR UNSCHEDULED
VACANCIES
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Recommendation:
Confirm the appointment of Joe Benson,as recommended by the Council
Liaison Subcommittee,to the Administrative Review Board (ARB).
Staff Presentation By:
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
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Items #3 –#6
CONSENT AGENDA
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are
expected to be non-controversial and will be acted
upon at one time.A member of the public may
request the Council to pull an item for discussion.
Pulled items shall be heard at the close of the
Consent Agenda unless a majority of the Council
chooses another time.The public may comment on
any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the
three-minute time limit.
7.REVIEW OF THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AND A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
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Recommendation:
1.Consider the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt a Resolution approving the Housing
Element Update and the changes incorporated into the Housing Element based on Planning
Commission direction;and
2.Direct staff to make updates to the Housing Element,consistent with feedback provided by the Planning
Commission and the State’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD);and
3.Authorize staff to continue to work with HCD to ensure that the document fully complies with its
guidelines;and
4.Direct staff to return to the City Council for final approval of the Housing Element,following HCD’s
determination that it fully complies with State law and HCD guidelines.
Item #7
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
Staff Presentation By:
Michael Codron, Community Development Director
Tyler Corey, Principal Planner
Rachel Cohen, Associate Planner
REVIEW OF THE 6TH CYCLE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AND A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
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September 1, 2020
Recommendation
1.Consider the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt a
Resolution approving the Housing Element Update and the changes
incorporated into the Housing Element based on Planning
Commission direction;and
2.Direct staff to make updates to the Housing Element,consistent with
feedback provided by the Planning Commission and the State’s
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD);and
3.Authorize staff to continue to work with HCD to ensure that the
document fully complies with its guidelines;and
4.Direct staff to return to the City Council for final approval of the
Housing Element,following HCD’s determination that it fully complies
with State law and HCD guidelines.
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Housing Successes, 2014 -2019
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Implemented 17 programs within the current Housing Element.
Issued 1,544 new residential building permits,over 200 were
new deed-restricted affordable units.
Supported the preservation and rehabilitation of 279 existing
deed restricted affordable housing units.
Strong partnerships with local non-profits have resulted in the
development and maintenance of affordable housing.
The long-term planning has facilitated the framework for
implementing new specific plan and development areas to help
meet current and future housing needs.
Housing Element Update
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The City’s Housing Element update is due to HCD by
December 31,2020.
Moving from a 5-year cycle to an 8-year cycle planning
period.
The City is required to develop programs designed to meet
its share of the surrounding region’s housing needs for all
income groups.
The City has been allotted a RHNA of 3,354 housing units
to plan for in the new 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Regional Housing Needs Allocation
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Regional Housing Needs Allocation
Income Level
(% of County
Median Income)
6th Cycle
RHNA
Extremely Low &
Very Low 825
Low 520
Moderate 603
Above Moderate 1,406
Total Units 3,354
Income Level
(% of County
Median Income)
5th Cycle
RHNA
Total Units
Permitted
Extremely Low &
Very Low 285 166
Low 179 35
Moderate 202 19
Above Moderate 478 1,052
Total Units 1,144 1,272
Housing and Community Development (HCD)
The Housing Element is required to be submitted for review
and certification by the state of California.
If the Housing Element is not certified,the City would be
ineligible for certain grant funding and could be subject to
lawsuits and loss of its land use authority.
City staff held a phone conference with HCD to discuss their
review of the draft Housing Element Update.
The City is currently addressing HCD comments as well
as the comments received in a letter from the California
Rural Legal Assistance,Inc.(CRLA).
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Public Engagement
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Online Survey –June 8, 2020 –June 24, 2020
Chamber of Commerce (Economic Development Committee) –June 4,
2020
Economic Vitality Corporation and the Home Builders Association –May
13, 2020
Chamber of Commerce (Economic Development Committee) –April 2,
2020
Online Survey –December 10, 2019 –January 10, 2020
Housing Element Workshop –December 10, 2019
Association of Realtors –July 23, 2019
Previous Advisory Body and Council Review
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Planning Commission Meeting –July 22, 2020
Planning Commission Meeting –June 10, 2020
Human Relations Commission Meeting –June 3, 2020
Planning Commission Meeting –April 24, 2019
Public Forum and City Council Meeting –April 2, 2019
Chapter 3 -Goals, Policies and Programs
The core of the Housing Element,however,falls under
Chapter 3:Goal,Policies and Programs,which provides
direction and a plan for how the City will achieve the
accommodation of 3,354 units as required by HCD.
Chapter 3 of the Housing Element has been updated in
response to public feedback and Planning Commission
direction.
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Chapter 3 –Program 2.13
Update the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
A Nexus Study was completed in January 2020 and
presented to Council in April 2020.
Determined that both residential and commercial
development are creating demand for affordable housing
that is not being met by the housing market.
Findings verify that there is a nexus that justifies the City
having an inclusionary housing requirement.
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Chapter 3 –Program 2.15
Evaluate a flexible density pilot program within Downtown
Core and portions of Upper Monterey and Mid-Higuera
Special Focus Areas.
Allows for more density.
Focused on providing smaller,affordable units.
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Chapter 3 –Program 5.4
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Evaluate opportunities for promoting missing middle
housing types.
Regional Vision for Housing
San Luis Obispo depends on collaborative relationships
between and among government agencies,community
organizations,and residents to respond to the region’s
issues.
Early this year,local agencies adopted a San Luis Obispo
Countywide Regional Compact.
Development of the Regional Infrastructure Plan (Regional
Plan).
Chapter 4 presents a regional vision and eight policies
focused specifically on fostering regional collaboration to
plan and develop housing and supportive infrastructure.
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Environmental Review
A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is
recommended for the Housing Element Update because the
there is no substantial evidence that the project or any of its
aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment
(CEQA Guidelines section 15063(b)(2)).
A 30-day public comment period is open from July 9,2020 to
August 7,2020.
No public comment was received regarding the Negative
Declaration.
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Planning Commission Action
The Planning Commission provided feedback at two
meetings regarding minor revisions to the goals,policies and
programs,including an additional policy and two new
programs to address healthy communities.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the
City Council adopt the updates to the City’s Housing Element
and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact.
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Housing Element Next Steps
Receive a letter from HCD by the end of the week that includes
findings from their review of the Draft Housing Element
Update.
Work with HCD on any inconsistencies with State law.
Return to the City Council with the final draft of the Housing
Element for final adoption.
Submit the adopted Housing Element to HCD for certification.
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Recommendation
1.Consider the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt a
Resolution approving the Housing Element Update and the changes
incorporated into the Housing Element based on Planning
Commission direction;and
2.Direct staff to make updates to the Housing Element,consistent with
feedback provided by the Planning Commission and the State’s
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD);and
3.Authorize staff to continue to work with HCD to ensure that the
document fully complies with its guidelines;and
4.Direct staff to return to the City Council for final approval of the
Housing Element,following HCD’s determination that it fully complies
with State law and HCD guidelines.
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Program 1.7
Continue to support local and regional solutions to
homelessness by funding and advocating for
supportive programs,services,and housing
solutions.such as the Maxine Lewis Memorial
Shelter and The Prado Day Center.
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Policy 7.4
Discourage the creation of walled-off or physical
separations between residential enclaves,or of
separate,unconnected tracts to enhance,is
discouraged because physical separations prevent
the formation of safe,walkable,and enjoyable
neighborhoods unless warranted by existing site
constraints or environmental factors.
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Policy 8.4
Strengthen the role of on-campus housing by
encouraging Cal Poly University to require first year
and second year freshmen and sophomore
students to live on campus.
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Affordable Housing
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Affordable Housing
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Regional Vision for Housing
R-1:Promote awareness and support of regional efforts that further housing and infrastructure resiliency by
utilizing community engagement,and consistent and transparent communication.
R-2:Encourage an adequate housing supply and resilient infrastructure,services,and resources to improve
the balance of jobs and housing throughout the Region.
R-3:Develop inter-agency partnerships as appropriate to implement goals and policies related to housing and
infrastructure.
R-4:Coordinate State,Federal,and other funding opportunities for housing and infrastructure development
throughout the Region.
R-5:Encourage developers to sell newly constructed housing units to individuals residing or employed within
the area of the development (a city or the County)first before selling to individuals from outside the County,to
promote local preference.
R-6:Encourage rental units be prioritized for long term residents rather than short term users or vacation
rentals.
R-7:Support housing development that is located within existing communities and strategically planned areas.
R-8:Encourage regional collaboration on a menu of housing types,models,and efforts to support streamlined
approvals for such developments (i.e.Accessory Dwelling Units,etc.).
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEM #7
•Verbal Public Comment
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8.REVIEW OF A COMMON INTEREST VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
(VTTM NO.3140)TO CREATE TEN RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED WITHIN
THE MILLS STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT AND ADOPT THE ASSOCIATED
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (1137 PEACH
STREET,ARCH-0568-2019)
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Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution entitled,“A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,
California,approving a Common Interest Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.3140 to create ten (10)
residential lots and the development review of five new two-story single-family residential structures in
the Medium Density,Historic Preservation Overlay (R-2-H)Zone,and adopting a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Review (ARCH-0568-2019,SBDV-0571-2019,EID-0800-2019).”
Item #8
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
Staff Presentation By:
Michael Codron, Community Development Director
Kyle Van Leeuwen, Assistant Planner
1137 Peach Street
ARCH-0568-2019, SBDV-0571-2019,
& EID-0800-2019
REVIEW OF A COMMON INTEREST VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP TO CREATE TEN RESIDENTIAL LOTS CONTAINING FIVE NEW,
TWO-BEDROOM, TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND
THE FIVE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, WHICH ARE
CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC RESOURCES, WITH A PROPOSED INITIAL
STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
September 1, 2020
Applicant: Levi Seligman
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution approving the Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 3140 and the project
design, and adopt the associated Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Project Description
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◼Five new two-story, single-family structures
▪Two-car garages (attached)
◼Retention of five existing structures
◼Common accessway extending from Toro Street for
access to new garages and connect existing driveways
◼Common interest subdivision dividing the property into ten
lots
Previous Reviews
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◼June 22: Cultural Heritage Committee
▪Found project consistent with historic preservation
ordinance and guidelines
▪Applicant agreed to work with a CHC subcommittee to
explore variations in the style of housing
▪June 30: CHC subcommittee reviewed and supported
the variations of style
◼July 6: Architectural Review Commission
▪Found project consistent with design guidelines
Previous Reviews
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◼July 22: Planning Commission
▪Found project consistent with General Plan,
Subdivision Regulations, and Zoning Regulations
▪Recommended approval of the project to Council
▪Recommendation included:
▪Flexibility in location of surface parking
▪Condition requiring planting along southern edge
▪Language requiring parkway on Peach Street be
restored and used for street trees
Project Analysis
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Project is consistent with General Plan Land Use and
Housing Element Policies:
▪Promote Infill Development
▪Maintenance of existing housing Downtown
▪More housing in Downtown area can minimize
automobile use and impacts
Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Dec.
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IS/MND was prepared and circulated from June 11,
2020 through July 11, 2020.
Mitigation Measures include:
•Idling restrictions and monitoring of effects on air
quality
•Protection of nesting birds
•Awareness of Cultural and Tribal Resource
protections
•Noise controls
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution approving the Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 3140 and the project
design, and adopt the associated Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Tree Plantings
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Condition #5
A final landscaping plan, including irrigation details and
plans, shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department along with working drawings. The legend for
the landscaping plan shall include the sizes and species
of all groundcovers, shrubs, and trees with corresponding
symbols for each plant material showing their specific
locations on plans.Two Chinese Elms shall be planted on
lot five within the street yard area, to the satisfaction of the
City Arborist.
Waste Containers
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New Condition #8
Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall
explore alternative approaches to servicing solid waste
containers with San Luis Garbage Company, with the goal
of minimizing the area adjacent to the Toro Street
driveway needed for garbage pick up. Options to be
explore shall include servicing containers within the
common drive, shared organic or recycling containers for
interior residences, and limiting the size of waste
containers used for residences, to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director.
Project Analysis: Parking
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Outcome:
# of BR: 20
# of spaces: 21
Project Analysis: Parking
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Project Analysis: Parking
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Outcome:
# of BR: 30
# of spaces: 12
4 br
house
2 br
ADU
2 br
ADU
2 br
ADU
2 br
ADU
2 br
ADU
4 br
house
4 br
house
4 br
house
4 br
house
As Proposed:
# of BR: 20
# of spaces: 21
Project Analysis
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Exceptions from Zoning Regulations: Side Setbacks
❑Reduction in the side and rear setback standards may
be approved within new residential subdivisions so
long as:
▪10 feet between buildings will be maintained
▪Acceptable level of solar exposure will be
provided consistent with Conservation and Open
Space Element Policy.
Project Analysis
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Project Analysis
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Tandem Parking
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEM #8
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9.INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.14,
REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION,OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE
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Recommendation:
1.Introduce an Ordinance entitled,“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo,California,amending Sections 2.14.010,2.14.020,and 2.14.040 of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 2.14 Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission;”and
2.Direct staff to return to the City Council for the second reading of the ordinance as part of the
certification of results of the General Municipal Election of November 3,2020.
Item #9
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
Staff Presentation By:
Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Ryan Betz, Assistant to the City Manager
9. Introduce an Ordinance Amending
Ch. 2.14 (REOC) of the Municipal Code
Recommendation
1.Introduce an Ordinance (Attachment A) amending
Chapter 2.14, Revenue Enhancement Oversight
Commission, of the Municipal Code; and
2.Direct staff to return to the City Council for the second
reading of the ordinance as part of the certification of
results of the General Municipal Election of November
3, 2020.
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Background
▪July 21, 2020 –Council approved the
placement of Measure G-20 on the
November 3, 2020 ballot.
▪Directed staff to return with proposed
amendments to Chapter. 2.14 -Revenue
Enhancement Oversight Commission, of the
Municipal Code.
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Role of the REOC
Five-member citizen advisory
body
Makes recommendations to the
City Council on the use of the
local general sales tax.
Reviews the annual audit,
approves the community report &
report-in-brief.
Holds an annual citizen oversight meeting to receive
feedback on funding priorities.
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Proposed Amendments to Chapter 2.14
2.14.020 Members and appointment
The REOC shall consist of five members who are
residents of the city. Members shall be appointed by
the city council through a public application and
appointment process. When recruiting members, the city
will seek members who have experience with finance,
budgeting, municipal accounting or represent a sales tax
generating business.
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Proposed Amendments to Chapter 2.14
2.14.040 Powers and duties
G. Long-Term Priority Setting. Every eight years, the City
will incorporate a long-term priority setting exercise into the
Financial Plan development process to determine the long -
term community services and investment priorities for the
use of Local Revenue Measure funds. This exercise shall
include receiving input from residents, community
members, and the REOC regarding spending priorities
with priorities being set by the City Council as a part of the
development of the Financial Plan.
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Proposed Timeline for 2021-23 Financial Plan 7
December
Present
recommended
spending priorities
to the REOC
January
Community
Engagement
with Council &
REOC
February
Council Goal-
Setting Exercise
March
Present
Preliminary
Budget to the
REOC
April
Present Preliminary
Financial Plan to the
Council
June
Financial
Plan
Adoption
Recommendation
1.Introduce an Ordinance (Attachment A) amending
Chapter 2.14, Revenue Enhancement Oversight
Commission, of the Municipal Code; and
2.Direct staff to return to the City Council for the second
reading of the ordinance as part of the certification of
results of the General Municipal Election of November
3, 2020.
Thank you
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a future agenda.(Gov.Code Sec.54954.2)
ADJOURNMENT
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for Tuesday,September 15,2020 at 6:00 p.m.,via
teleconference.
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