Candidates for the November Special Election for City Council – Meet Laura Downs and John Murphy
Laura Downs and John Murphy, running in the Special Election for the open City Council seat, introduce themselves and their platforms and priorities.
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Community Center HVAC Upgrading to a Geothermal System, Closing for Three Months in Spring 2025
A new geothermal HVAC system will be installed in the Community Center in January, causing its closure and relocation of the Farmers Market and Senior Programs. Staff provides costs, rationale and design overview.
The East-West Connection – a Bicycle Route from the W&OD to Mustang Alley, and Other Updates to the Bicycle Master Plan
The City’s Bicycle Master Plan update shows the designs for three bicycle routes, including details of the East-West Connection, and proposes four new Capital Bikeshare stations. Cost estimates are provided.
Court Grants City Petition for Special Election to Fill Open City Council Seat
Court orders special election November 5, 2024, to fill former City Council Member Caroline Lian’s seat for the remainder of the term through December 31, 2025.
Planning Commission Public Hearing On Commercial Parking Reductions Delayed to September
Proposed parking reductions now limited to buildings less than 20,000 sq ft. New business tenants can exempt 1,000 sq ft when calculating their parking requirements, although the EDA, Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce, ESC favor raising that number. The public hearing will be on September 4.
The First Review Of The Lee Park Townhomes Reveals The Consequences Of The New T-Zone Ordinance
The Lee Park Townhomes’ first review at the Planning Commission meeting. Positive design reviews were mixed with worries about the inadequacies of the storm drains and sewers for denser development and lack of affordable housing.
Community Discussions on Accessory Dwellings
This post describes the questions raised during City organized community discussions and some board reviews on accessory dwellings. Several people suggested that a public survey of community views was needed.
The City’s Energy Action Plan: Progress Updates
FCCAN gives an update on how the City is progressing on its Energy Action Plans based on staff status reports. While there are many accomplishments thus far, funding and staffing continue to be problems.
The Greening of Lincoln Avenue Final Concept Plan Is Ready
The final concept plan for Lincoln Avenue was published in June. It includes two new stormwater vaults and the use of permeable parking. Lincoln will be narrower although the speed limit is unchanged at 25mph.