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Council adopts transportation plan and fees

La CenterApr 22, 20266 min read

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La Center City Council approved consent items, authorized a road maintenance contract, allowed an annexation application for parcel 209692-000 to proceed, presented an Arbor Day proclamation, and adopted three ordinances establishing a new Transportation Capital Facilities Plan, updated Transportation Impact Fees, and amendments to Planning Commission code.

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Approved the 04/22/2026 consent agenda including checks payable and the 04/08/2026 meeting minutes.
Authorized the owner of parcel number 209692-000 to proceed with the annexation application process to bring the property into La Center city limits.
Presented an Arbor Day proclamation.
Authorized the mayor to sign a contract with Sierra Santa Fe Corp for the City of La Center Road Maintenance Project in an amount not to exceed $126,623.00, with an allowable change order option up to $139,285.30 (grant funding $81,315; $57,970.30 from budgeted street funds).
Adopted Ordinance 2026-05 amending the Comprehensive Plan by adopting a new Transportation Capital Facilities Plan.
Adopted Ordinance 2026-06 establishing new Transportation Impact Fees and repealing Resolution 11-339, including a three-year stair-step TIF calculation beginning 2026 and annual Construction Cost Index adjustments beginning 2027.
Adopted Ordinance 2026-07 amending LCMC 2.36 regarding Planning Commission appointment terms, qualifications, and discharge procedures.

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Regular City Council - 22 Apr 2026

Apr 22, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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CITIZENS’ PUBLIC COMMENT
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CONSENT AGENDA
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
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ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at (time) p.m.
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Signatures
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