Vacant storefront policy analysis deferred
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Committee members approved the June 9 and June 16 City Council agendas, then deferred a policy analysis on tools to activate vacant commercial storefronts to June 17, 2026 at the administration’s request.
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What this means
The meeting mostly handled agenda setting and routine approvals. The main policy item—an analysis of ways to reduce vacant storefronts and blight—was deferred, so no new storefront rules were adopted at this meeting. The committee also moved forward a retroactive approval for use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for a Juneteenth event and approved the City Auditor’s monthly report.
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- Approved the June 9, 2026 City Council final agenda, including the add sheet and hearing Item 6.1 immediately after the Consent Calendar.
- Approved the June 16, 2026 City Council draft agenda.
- Retroactively approved free use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Juneteenth Power 50 Freedom Ball for placement on the June 9 City Council agenda.
- Approved the City Auditor’s May 2026 monthly report of activities.
- Deferred the policy analysis of vacant commercial storefront activation tools to June 17, 2026 per administration.
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Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole
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- Review Final Agenda
- Review June 9, 2026 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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- Review June 16, 2026 Draft Agenda. a. Add New Items to Draft Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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- Consent Calendar
- Retroactive Approval of "Free Use" of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda on June 7, 2026 for the African American Community Service Agency's Juneteenth Power 50 Freedom Ball Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Mayor)
- Monthly Report of Activities for May 2026. (City Auditor)
- Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
- Policy Analysis of Vacant Commercial Storefront Activation Tools. (Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, and Doan) - RECOMMEND DEFERRAL TO 6/17/26 PER ADMINISTRATION
- Open Forum
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- Adjournment
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