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Update, discussion and direction on composition of the Infill and Redevelopment Steering Committee
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From:
Councilmember Jill Gaebler
Summary:
Councilmember Gaebler will provide an update on discussions relating to the composition of the newly-formed Infill and Redevelopment Steering Committee (IRSC), which was established to provide input to City Council and the City's Planning Department on the development of a new chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan relating to those subjects.
The issues of infill and redevelopment touch a variety of topics, such as housing, real estate, transportation, development, neighborhood character, and infrastructure. The IRSC will be composed of stakeholders with broad knowledge, backgrounds and experience relating to urban infill and redevelopment issues, including those that have practical experience in development, real estate and neighborhood advocacy.
Once the new chapter is developed, Council will decide whether to adopt it by ordinance, which will have the effect of incorporating it into the 2001 City's Comprehensive Plan. The recommendations within the Chapter should help guide future City actions such as code changes, zoning changes, incentives, development standards, utility and infrastructure.
Previous Council Action:
At Council's January 27, 2014 Work Session, City Council designated Councilmembers Jill Gaebler and Andy Pico as its representatives on a steering committee to be formed.
Background:
The City included $150,000 as a project in the 2014 budget to begin working towards a full update of the City's Comprehensive Plan, with the understanding that additional funding of up to $500,000 would need to budgeted in future years to complete the update. During 2014, the executive branch determined that it was unlikely funding would be available in future years, and that the 2014 funding would be better spent by focusing on City policies and code relating to the issu...
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