HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-28 Community Development and Neighborhoods MinutesCity Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
August 28, 2017- 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall
Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair, Verna Seal, Kate Kruller
Staff: Jack Pace, Mia Navarro, Nora Gierloff, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Pam Carter, resident
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Community Connectors Program
Staff briefed the Committee on the Community Connectors program which aims to improve
outreach to residents historically underrepresented in civic processes by contracting with
individuals from various groups to act as liaisons between their community and the City. The
program began in 2013 and has an annual budget of $32,500. There are currently 8 Connectors,
including 2 Hispanic, 2 Somali, 1 Burmese, 1 Ethiopian/Eritrean, 1 senior, and 1 youth. Staff is
evaluating the program structure to determine if resources or capacity should be increased to
provide more training and a broader reach. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Councilmember Seal suggested that the presentation to the Committee of the Whole include
information on the 2017-2018 budget and expenditures. Councilmember Kruller stressed the
importance of metrics for program evaluation. DISCUSSION ONLY.
B. Accessory Dwelling Units Survey Results
Earlier this year the Council directed staff to return with policy considerations for updating the
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) zoning standards. As part of this, staff conducted a public
outreach campaign that included a survey. Of 165 responses, a majority supported making
changes. Staff is seeking Council direction on next steps. Policy options to consider include
allowing detached ADUs, reducing the lot area requirement from 7,200 sf, increasing the
attached ADU size limit, removing owner occupancy requirement, reducing parking, and
prohibiting or allowing short term rentals. Councilmember Kruller asked for additional
information on what similarly sized cities are doing, including their implementation plan, fee
structure, and enforcement. The Committee requested that the full Council receive this
presentation and discuss policy options prior to Planning Commission review. Staff will work to
find an appropriate date. Chair Hougardy stated that the Council should study the background
materials in order to have a productive discussion. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO
AUGUST 28, 2017 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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II. MISCELLANEOUS
Adjourned 6:34 p.m.
I Committee Chair Approval
Mintites by LH