Report Prepared by: Jonnie Lan, AICP, Interim Deputy Development Services Director and Leah Brown, Management Analyst, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Authorize the Formation of a Citizens Advisory Focus Group (CAFG) and Notification of General Plan Update Joint Study Session with City Council and Planning Commission to be Held June 18, 2025
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is seeking approval from City Council to authorize the Formation of a Citizens Advisory Focus Group, including the appointment of two City Council members and to appoint one member from each established City Boards and Commissions and to open applications to residents of each Council district and an at large position to the City of Merced General Plan Citizens Advisory Focus Group (CAFG) and to give notice to the City Council of the kick-off General Plan Update Joint Study Session with the City Council and Planning Commission to be Held June 18, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the formation of the General Plan Update Citizens Advisory Focus Group; and,
B. Appointing two City Council Representatives to serve as members of the General Plan Update Citizens Advisory Focus Group (CAFG); and,
C. Authorizing the recruitment, through the City Clerk's Office of one applicant from the existing City Boards and Commissions and open applications for residents to represent each Council district and an at large position to the City of Merced General Plan Citizens Advisory Focus Group (CAFG).
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Direct the Staff to modify the participant make-up of the CAFG and come back with a plan.
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code, Section 3.38.050.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced is commencing the General Plan Update and the High-Speed Rail Station Area Plan (SAP). The General Plan Update is scheduled to take at least two years to complet...
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