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City Adopts Revised Building Department Fee Schedule to Meet State Mandates
The City Council adopted a revised Building Department Fee Schedule via Resolution 26-128. This revision was mandated by new state requirements for jurisdictions to base inspection fees on actual costs. The previous building permit fee included inspection fees and was based on job value; now, inspection fees are separated and cost-based, while building permit fees have been reduced. An additional $25 fee for residential window and door replacement permits was also added. The overall cost to permittees is expected to remain similar.
City Council Moves to Ban Data Centers
The City Council discussed and directed staff to prepare an ordinance to ban data centers within the city limits. Councilmember Register initiated the discussion, expressing concern that data centers do not fit the city's natural resources and tourism-focused economy. Concerns were raised about excessive power and water usage, impacting the aquifer. The Council agreed that a ban is a more appropriate measure than a moratorium and directed counsel to draft the necessary amendments to the Land Development Code.
City Council Discusses E-Bike Regulations, Directs Drafting of Sidewalk Ban on Front Beach Road
The City Council discussed potential regulations for e-bikes due to increasing usage and public safety concerns. The discussion covered various classes of e-bikes, their operation on sidewalks versus bike lanes, and potential speed limits. The Chief of Police highlighted challenges in enforcing speed and class distinctions, emphasizing that most issues stem from reckless behavior and violations of existing rules of the road. The Council ultimately directed legal to draft an ordinance to ban e-bikes from sidewalks on Front Beach Road, particularly on completed CRA segments or where multimodal lanes are available, and to prohibit e-bikes exceeding 28 mph, with a 10 mph speed limit proposed for sidewalks elsewhere.
City Approves Plan Review Services Agreement and Generator Purchase
The City Council approved Resolution 26-126, approving an agreement with C.A.P. Government Inc. for residential and commercial plan review and building inspection services for the Building and Planning Department. They also approved Resolution 26-127, authorizing the purchase of a Caterpillar 60KW natural gas standby generator set from Thompson Tractor Company for $118,571, to be acquired under a Sourcewell contract.
City Adopts Policy for Naming City Properties with Simple Majority Vote Requirement
The City Council discussed and ultimately approved Resolution 26-129, adopting a revised policy for naming city-owned properties. The policy establishes criteria for naming, including disqualifying factors, and requires a two-thirds majority vote. Councilmember Casto proposed changing the voting requirement from a supermajority to a simple majority (3-2 vote), which was accepted. The policy allows for living individuals to be honored, a point of discussion regarding potential donations. The approved resolution establishes a simple majority vote for naming decisions.
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