City Council

31. Staff recommends that the City Council and the Community 26-1386\nDevelopment Commission adopt amended text proposed\nby the California Coastal Commission (CCC) to add\nlanguage clarifying that the existing downtown density cap\nof 5,500 units is a target that may be exceeded. The CCC\nfurther suggest the addition of language requiring the City\nto submit a Local Coastal Program Amendment to update\ndensity bonus regulations (including within the Downtown\nDistrict) and add objective design standards for multifamily\nprojects that qualify for streamlined review.\nA) Mayor opens public hearing\nB) Mayor requests disclosure of Councilmember and constituent contacts\nand correspondence\nC) Clerk presents correspondence and/or petitions\nD) Testimony beginning with Nichole Weedman, Planner II\nE) Discussion\nF) Recommendation - Adopt Resolution and Introduce Ordinance\nItem continued from the May 6, 2026 City Council Meeting