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M/S HartnettlHoward to adopt RESOLUTION 14043 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE 2000- <br /> 2001 STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (UPGRADING); AUTHORIZING <br /> EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF <br /> SECURITIES DEPOSITS. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. <br /> 8. STAFF REPORTS — <br /> A) Interim Urgency Ordinance to modify and add the definitions, uses, and development <br /> standards related to commercial and industrial districts in the Zoning Ordinance. � <br /> Community Development Director Nelson explained the need for the urgency ordinance <br /> and showed several pictures illustrating examples of "office creep". She further explained <br /> an ordinance was previously presented and that Council directed a focused ordinance be <br /> brought back for consideration. She stated the current proposed ordinance is focused on <br /> four major issues: introduction of a floor azea ratio (FAR), incentives for housing, some <br /> changes in office uses and changes to pazking standards. <br /> Council asked various questions related to the FAR examples shown <br /> Pubtic Comment: <br /> John Baer spoke in opposition to the urgency ordinance and urged Council to look at <br /> zoning in other cities. <br /> Ted Hannig requested Council carefully consider and urged caution in implementing an <br /> emergency ordinance. He cited Government Code 65858 requiring there be legislative <br /> findings that there is a current and immediate threat to public health, safety and welfare and <br /> that any projects that come along during the interim urgency ordinance would also pose <br /> this threat. He stated dialogue with the community is necessary. <br /> Susan Keely stated small businesses have been lost in her area and there is an emergency <br /> in that area. She stated staff and Council must protect the needs of the community. <br /> Ken McCoy stated a need for cazeful planning and supported staff recommendations. He <br /> stated the tools proposed are less complicated, although the Floor Area Ratio tool is new to <br /> the City, the parking tool is appropriate and the recommendations are sufficient for an <br /> interim ordinance. <br /> John Murphy stated dissatisfaction with the office across the street from him although he is <br /> not opposed to change in general. <br /> Daniela Gasparini, speaking for Keith Bautista from the Chamber of Commerce, stated a <br /> letter from the majority of the executive committee urged no action be taken on the <br /> urgency ordinance. She stated the Chamber has not had an opportunity to discuss the <br /> REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 1 l, 2000 <br /> MINUTES PAGE 8 <br />