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6. Receive an update on stakeholder engagement and provide direction on a potential Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) measure on the November 2026 ballot Recommendation: 1. Direct staff to proceed with development of a Transient Occupancy Tax ballot measure for the November 2026 election; 2. Provide direction on a target rate of 12 percent, with phased implementation (10 percent effective July 1, 2027; 12 percent effective July 1, 2028); and 3. Authorize staff to return with draft ballot language for City Council consideration. Presentation by Melinda Denis, Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development. Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Tim Howard. Mayor Balch closed the public comment. MOTION: It was m/s by Councilmember Nibert/Councilmember Testa to approve the item to proceed with developing the measure with phased implementation and to return with draft ballot language for City Council consideration. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None Absent: None 7. Consider developing a policy for evaluation of development-related General Plan amendments and re-zoning requests Recommendation: Direct staff to develop a policy for evaluation of development-related General Plan amendments and re-zoning requests. Presentation by Ellen Clark, Community Development Director. Mayor Balch opened public comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Balch closed the public comment. MOTION: It was m/s by Councilmember Testa/Councilmember Eicher to approve development of a policy for early review and direction on discretionary property re-zone requests to be considered by the City Council for future consideration and adoption. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None Absent: None City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 February 3, 2026 Page 6 of 144