Hire planner Dennis Carrington to review the city's General Plan for $90,000

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In Plain English

The city needs an expert to check its General Plan, the master document that guides all development and zoning decisions. Dennis Carrington is a certified planner who will review the plan for technical problems or outdated sections. If approved, the city pays up to $90,000 for this review.

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Votes

approved a contract

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The city approved hiring planner Dennis Carrington for up to $90,000 to review its General Plan for technical problems and outdated sections. The General Plan is the master document that controls all development and zoning decisions in the city, so keeping it current and legally sound is important for future growth and avoiding lawsuits. Seven council members supported the contract, with Councilmember Bates abstaining and Vice Mayor Marquez absent. This is a routine professional services contract similar to many others the council regularly approves.

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