Committees

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City Services & Quality of Life

Oversees city services, public institutions, and quality-of-life issues, working with local groups to ensure services meet community needs and advocate on related policy matters.

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Land Use, Housing & Zoning

Reviews applications for projects that are not “as-of-right” according to the city’s zoning resolution, such as requests for special permits and variances.

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Parks, Public Spaces, & Environment

Reviews applications for the use and maintenance of the district’s parks and pedestrian plazas. Also reviews issues that relate to public spaces, such as sidewalk cafe applications and newsstand applications. Monitors environmental policies.

Transportation

Reviews issues related to the district’s transportation infrastructure: how people move within, into and out of the district and city.

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State Licenses & Permits

Reviews liquor license, cannabis license, and Dining Out applications for establishments in the district and other state license applications. Addresses quality of life concerns regarding licensed establishments that are already operating in the district.

Landmarks

Reviews applications to grant landmark status to buildings in the district. Also reviews proposals for alterations to landmarked buildings or buildings in historic districts.