Adopt new environmental review guidelines and vehicle miles traveled methodology

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In Plain English

The city uses environmental review guidelines to evaluate how new developments might impact traffic and air quality. Current guidelines from 2003 need updating to match state law changes. The new methodology measures vehicle miles traveled instead of just intersection delays, which better reflects environmental impacts from driving.

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Votes

Adopted Resolution No. 31-21 and introduced first reading of the ordinance

Moved by: Councilmember WillisSeconded by: Vice Mayor Johnson III
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye