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Resident urges more time and transparency on zoning RFP responses
Summary
Public commenter Jeff Smith criticized two-day public notice for zoning RFP responses, flagged one proposal that was not text-searchable and urged staff to consider extending the deadline to allow broader public review.
Jeff Smith told the Economic Development Committee that he was disappointed the city posted responses to the zoning RFP with only two days' notice and that at least one response was not text-searchable (rendered as images), making public review difficult. "Two days isn't enough time for the public to read it," Smith said, and he urged staff to consider extending deadlines or otherwise improving public access and engagement before the PND and City Council consider the work.
Committee members agreed the zoning RFP materially affects economic development and that it should be discussed at Planning & Development (PND) and later brought to council; staff confirmed the item will be presented at PND on Monday for action and then to council. Members asked staff to add the topic to a future agenda to ensure sufficient public engagement time.
