Direct staff to develop a city-wide community benefits policy
In Plain English
The city wants to create rules for when developers must provide community benefits like affordable housing or parks. Staff will gather public input through outreach and 2 council study sessions before presenting the final policy in October 2021. The city will also hire consultants experienced in community benefits agreements to help draft the policy.
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Votes
Extend the meeting to discuss items I-2 and I-3
5 to 2
Approve the staff recommendation and direct staff to include in the proposed policy the hiring of local and minority contractors for all major contracts that were $500,000 or more
5 to 1
Public Comments
2 public comments — 2 spoken
- Scott LittlehaleIn person
- Eric ChristenIn person
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