CITY OF ARCATA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNCIL CHAMBER OCTOBER 24, 2023
736 F Street, Arcata Tuesday, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
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October 24, 2023 City Council Agenda
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Consider the Planning Commission's Recommendation on the General Plan 2045.
The Commission reviewed the Draft General Plan 2045 Elements over the course of several meetings during 2021 and 2022. The Commission received public comment and recommendations from the various Committees and finalized a recommendation on July 11, 2023. The Council and Commission should discuss any Elements that are of interest to them, with an emphasis on the Growth Management, Land Use, and new Health Elements, which will have the largest impact on development patterns and social justice and racial equity.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Council consider the Planning Commission’s recommendations on the General Plan with the Commissioners through a facilitated discussion.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Adopt Resolution No. 234-14 Authorizing an Application for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 234-14 authorizing an application for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant.
V. ADJOURNMENT
DOCUMENTS RECEIVED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
IV-A. Email from Chris Richards