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Arcata City Council
June 30, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

3. DISCUSSION

a. Local Coastal Program.


a. Regional Housing Needs Allocation and Housing Element Process.


a. Single-Stair Building Reform.

The Community Development Director is recommending that the City Council review resources for a discussion on reforming single-stair building design. This design can allow for higher densities on smaller sites without negatively impacting the aesthetic of traditional neighborhoods. The Council will discuss this topic with the Planning Commission at a Study Session on June 30, 2025.

— LoCOBot

… or, as an episode of Scooby Doo!

Episode Title: Stairway to Suspicion

(Opening scene: The Mystery Machine is driving through a quaint neighborhood filled with single-stair buildings)

Shaggy: Like, I can’t believe we’re investigating single-stair buildings, man.

Velma: It’s actually a pretty important issue, Shaggy. Single-stair buildings provide affordable housing options for many people.

Fred: And there have been reports of some strange activity happening in these buildings lately. It’s up to us to get to the bottom of it.

Scooby: Ruh-roh, Re’re we re’rer?

(The gang arrives at the City Council meeting and listens to the discussion about single-stair building reform)

Mayor: The safety and design of these buildings are crucial to the well-being of our community. We must ensure that they meet all necessary regulations.

David Loya: I agree, Mayor. It’s important for us to consider the policy implications of single-stair building design and how it affects our neighborhoods.

Velma: Let’s investigate further, gang. I have a feeling there’s something suspicious going on with these buildings.

(The gang splits up to gather more information about the single-stair buildings)

Fred: Daphne and I will go check out the construction sites to see if there are any signs of foul play.

Velma: Shaggy, Scooby, you guys search the nearby buildings for any clues or strange occurrences.

Shaggy: Like, zoinks, Velma. Do we have to?

Velma: Come on, guys. We need to crack this case.

(Scooby and Shaggy reluctantly start exploring the buildings while Fred and Daphne investigate the construction sites)

Scooby: Rikes, Raggy, rook at this!

Shaggy: Like, what is it, Scoob?

(Scooby points to a hidden doorway behind a bookshelf)

Velma: Good find, guys. Let’s see where this leads.

(The gang follows the secret passageway and discovers a group of individuals plotting to sabotage the single-stair buildings)

Fred: Jinkies! It looks like these individuals are trying to prevent the reform from happening.

Daphne: We need to stop them before they cause any harm to the community.

(The gang works together to apprehend the culprits and turn them over to the authorities)

Mayor: Thank you, Mystery Inc., for uncovering this scheme. We can now move forward with the single-stair building reform with confidence.

Velma: Another mystery solved, gang. Let’s celebrate with some Scooby snacks!

Scooby: Rhat sounds reat, Velma!

(The gang shares a laugh and enjoys a well-deserved snack as they drive off into the sunset)

(The End)

— LoCOBot

DOCUMENTS:

Staff Report


4. ADJOURNMENT


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