Title
A RESOLUTION TO CREATE A STEERING COMMITTEE TO UPDATE THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The proposed ordinance will establish a resident steering committee to guide the collective work of city staff and the consultant for the 2023 Comprehensive Plan update and provide recommendation to City Council regarding the adoption of the draft plan.
Body
Legislative History
22-0008 - January 25, 2022 - City Council Workshop: Staff presented the Hudson Snapshot report, which summarized existing conditions in key areas including demographics, housing, utilities, transportation, and environmental.
22-0032 - March 22, 2022 - City Council Workshop: Staff presented the proposed Framework of the plan including general timeline, steering committee composition, and research of peer cities scope/cost.
TMP-6035 - April 26, 2022- City Council Workshop: Staff presented the proposed steering committee selection process and the draft request for proposal for the consultant.
Purpose & Explanation
The City’s Comprehensive Plan establishes a ten-year vision and strategic direction for the community on topics including land use, housing, public infrastructure, transportation, and more.
The 19 member steering committee would be comprised of the following members:
A. Council appointed representatives of the following boards (one each):
o Architectural and Historic Board of Review
o Board of Zoning and Building appeals
o Planning Commission
o Park Board
o Economic Growth Board
B. One residents representative (seven total) selected as a direct appointment by each City Council member
C. Seven residents appointed by City Council through an open application process
The Committee is anticipated to meet monthly for an approximately twelve-month period to guide the plan preparation and to forward recommendation to City Council regarding adoption.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes To allow for the committee and the consultant to be determined by August 1st
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the establishment of the Comprehensive Plan steering committee to guide the collective work of city staff and consultant.
Submitted by,
Thomas J Sheridan, Interim City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Nick Sugar, City Planner