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PlanningBoard | 2021-05-24 | 10 | Board Member Ruiz clarified that this was not part of the Zoning Ordinance, they were just recommending it to the City Council for adoption. Staff Member Tai said that was correct. Board Member Ruiz asked if this could be something they could survey before going to the council. She did not want to be in a situation where the city would be in breach of contract with any companies or individuals who had contracts with the city. This would help the council make a more informed decision. Vice President Saheba was confused if it would be a breach or an amendment to the contracts. Board Member Ruiz said amendment was a better term. Board Member Cisneros appreciated the compromise suggested by Board Member Ruiz and was interested in seeing the findings. She was inclined to support the staff's recommendation but also wanted to see if they could potentially survey their landscaping companies for the council's consideration. Board Member Hom gave the compromise of July 1, 2023, which would split the difference. It would give 2 years of a transition period. Board Member Curtis said he would buy that. Vice President Saheba said he was comfortable with that as well. If the public wanted to voice their thoughts he encouraged them to go to the City Council meeting when this item came up. Staff Member Tai said he heard the board loud and clear about the considerations on the timing. When this ordinance goes before the council, the staff would make it clear that the Planning Board was considerate of the effectiveness date. He would also pull information about city contracts with city landscapers, it would be difficult to understand what corporations or smaller landscapers may have existing contracts. He also added that the recommended timeframe included time for outreach and education. Board Member Curtis agreed with Board Member Cisneros that the concern was more on smaller landscapers. He thought that extra time would give smaller companies time to change out their equipment. Board Member Hom made a motion to recommend to the City Council to adopt the ordinance with an earlier effective date of July 1, 2023 subject to the staff doing more research on the potential impact. Board Member Ruiz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0, with President Teague absent. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 10 of 11 May 24, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-05-24.pdf |