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City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2023 Page 6 of 14 Councilmember Leh stated there is good to come of this incremental approach, but he doesn't like the idea that we are passing something and then we plan to do incentives later. We are getting a lot of feedback that economic vitality is the thing people are worried about. This is not a big deal for new businesses but it would be for any business trying to expand. Councilmember Most agreed with Councilmember Leh and Councilmember Dickinson. If we are committed to this, we need to be sure it is not penalizing businesses who want to expand. She stated the ordinance is something we want to do but this version may not be it. Councilmember Hamlington stated perfection shouldn't be the enemy of the good, she asked staff to focus on education items should this pass. She would like continued education for the families rebuilding and new residential projects that are in the works. She would like education and look at using the Business Assistance Program to help businesses in these efforts. Councilmember Dickinson supports an extension for those people almost ready to submit a permit. Mayor Maloney closed the public hearing. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Fahey moved to approve the ordinance with an amendment that it not go into effect until January 1, 2024; seconded by Councilmember Hamlington. Councilmember Hoefner made friendly amendment to extend the implementation to March 1, 2024. Motioner and seconder accepted the amendment. Councilmember Leh offered a friendly amendment to change the definition of substantial alteration to 50% or more of the exterior wall area. Mayor Pro Tern Fahey did not accept the friendly amendment. Councilmember Leh made a substitute motion to pass the ordinance with the March 1 implementation and changing the definition of substantial addition to 50% or more of exterior wall area or materials for commercial. Councilmember Hoefner seconded. Councilmember Hoefner stated he would like the same percentage for residential and commercial. He offered a friendly amendment to include 30% for residential and for commercial so it is consistent. Councilmember Leh did not accept the amendment. Councilmember Leh restated his substitute motion to pass the ordinance with a March 1, 2024 implementation date and a definition of substantial addition at 50% for commercial properties. Motion failed for lack of a second.