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CC - (1) Discussion of City Council, Planning Commission and Potential Committee Roles in the General Plan Update (GPU) Process; and (2) Direct the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: October 23, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Ashley Hefner/CDD
Phone Number: (310) 253-5744
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/18/17)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (10/17/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) Discuss City Council, Planning Commission and potential committee roles in General Plan Update (GPU) process; and (2) Direct the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
The City Council had previously received a presentation on the draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ), outline Request for Proposals (RFP), and Summary Matrix of Best Practices and emphasized the importance of establishing committees early in the planning process. On August 30, 2017, City Council discussed the various components of committees and directed that an in depth discussion take place at the September 11, 2017 meeting. At the September 11, 2017 City Council meeting, the City Council postponed consideration of this item due to a full agenda.
The City Council also directed the following:
* That a standing agenda item be placed on each City Council agenda for the purpose of updates, discussion, or as otherwise necessary.
* That the process schedule reflect special City Council meetings for major GPU milestones, reflect training time for new Council Members following the election, and reflect tasks related to appointing committees.
* That, to the extent feasible, GPU staff reports and attachments shoul...
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