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AUDIENCE COMMENTS.  Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time.  However, the State open meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council from providing a detailed response or acting upon any item not contained on the agenda posted 72 hours before a regular meeting and 24 hours before a special meeting.  If you wish to address the City Council at this time, please complete a speaker’s card and give it to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting.  Please use the microphone provided, clearly stating your name for the official record and courteously limiting your remarks to three (3) minutes so others may have the opportunity to speak as well.

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Interview Panel Report for the Architectural, Fine Art, Recreation and Parks, and Planning Commissions Transmits the interview panel appointment recommendations for the Architectural Commission, Fine Art Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and Planning Commission.

Item A-1 Staff Report

 

Item A-1 Addendum

 

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Design Review Commission Reappointment The first term of Design Review Commissioner Barry I. Bernstein is ending on December 31, 2018. He is eligible for reappointment to a second term of up to four years and has submitted a letter of interest to be reappointed.

Item A-2 Staff Report

 

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Discussion of Possible Amendments to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance Staff requests direction on possible amendments to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance following comments received at the October 11, 2018 and October 18, 2018 Special City Council meetings.  Consultant HR&A Advisors will also present additional information on: 1) Preliminary Assessment of a Potential Rent Subsidy Program; 2) Cumulative Monthly Housing Costs to Tenants; and 3) Analysis of a Potential Luxury Rent Exemption.

Item A-3 Staff Report

 

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Body Camera Pilot Program Update This item will provide an update on the public safety body camera pilot program.

Item A-4 Staff Report

 

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City Hall Tower Structural Seismic Evaluation Project and Earmark additional $2,000,000 to CIP #00851.

Item A-5 Staff Report

 

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State and Federal Legislative Update This report is for informational purposes only and will provide an update on state and federal legislation.

Item C-6 Staff Report