AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
COLLEEN T. DOAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PREPARE AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND LAND USE STUDY FOR THREE PROPOSED OPPORTUNITY STUDY AREAS
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Summary:
Staff will present an update on the City Council approval to circulate a Request for Proposals to prepare an economic analysis and land use study for three proposed Opportunity Study Areas.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
Goal No. 3 Economic Development: Improve the local economy, support local businesses, and create a vibrant downtown core.
Goal No. 4 Infrastructure: Maintain and Improve the City’s physical infrastructure, waste system, and recreational spaces.
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Recommendation:
Receive and file.
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Background and Analysis:
Staff will provide a presentation made to City Council at the March 26, 2024, City Council meeting, regarding a City initiated comprehensive rezoning process to achieve specific long range land use, planning, and economic development goals (Attachment A). The Council unanimously approved circulation of a Request for Proposals as the first step in initiating a comprehensive analysis of three specific sectors of the community. The initial goal is to obtain economic, marketing, land use, and design information in preparation of development of a comprehensive long-range plan for the three key sectors. The envisioned secondary goal is for the City to proactively identify sectors of the City suitable for comprehensive land use changes, consistent with the current and future economic landscape, to provide greater opportunities to attract and accelerate redevelopment.
Attachment
A. Staff Report from March 26, 2024, City Council meeting