First reading of the ordinance was given on January 20, 2021.
On September 9, 2020, Councilmember Rivera made a referral to the Planning and Development Committee for City staff to prepare a reasonable accommodation ordinance in order to comply with state law. The referral request was made at the direction of the City Attorney.
On November 17, 2020, the Planning and Development Committee was presented information on the reasonable accommodation ordinance. The Committee directed staff to schedule the ordinance amendment for public hearing with the Planning Commission. A copy of the Committee report is attached for the Planning Commission’s consideration.
On December 17, 2020, the Planning Commission was presented the first draft of the updated ordinance. The Planning Commission directed City staff to bring the draft updated ordinance to City Council.
On January 20, 2021, the City Council was presented a draft of the updated ordinance and had first reading.
The attached ordinance is reflective of Council’s direction and Planning Commission’s recommendation.