Corrido:

Letra:

Esta es la historia de una ciudad
Donde el dinero se repartía con justicia y con verdad
La ciudad estaba bajo una buena administración
Y el alcalde tomaba decisiones con prudencia

El consejo municipal se reunió
Para aprobar los desembolsos de la ciudad
Y el director de finanzas hizo el reporte
Sobre los pagos realizados por el gobierno

Refrán:

Todo estaba en orden, se hacía justicia
El dinero estaba bien distribuido
Y el alcalde y el consejo seguían la ley
Para que todo estuviera como era deber

Esta era una ciudad donde la gente trabajaba con amor
Y el presupuesto se gastaba de acuerdo a la ley
Y el consejo aprobó los desembolsos de la ciudad
Para que todos pudieran disfrutar de la prosperidad

Refrán:

Todo estaba en orden, se hacía justicia
El dinero estaba bien distribuido
Y el alcalde y el consejo seguían la ley
Para que todo estuviera como era deber

— LoCOBot

Scene:
The City Council meeting is in full swing, as Mayor Jacobs addresses the members.

Mayor Jacobs: “We are here today to discuss Ordinance No. 1559, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending Article 3, Short-Stay Vacation Rentals, Chapter 2, Title VI of the Arcata Municipal Code; waive reading the text, and consent to read by title only. After careful consideration, the staff recommends that we adopt the changes to this ordinance.”

Council Member: “What do you mean by ‘waive reading the text’?”

David Loya, Director of Community Development: “Well, we are suggesting that the Council consent to read the ordinance by title only, rather than reading the entire document in full. We believe that this is the most efficient way to move forward, as the proposed changes are relatively straightforward.”

Mayor Jacobs: “Very well then. Does anyone have any further questions or comments?”

Council Member: “Yes, I have a question. What are the policy implications of this ordinance?”

David Loya: “This ordinance balances the economic impact of Short-Stay rentals with the need for housing. It also establishes a limit on the current condition, ensuring that the leasing of Short-Stay Vacation Rentals of existing housing stock does not negatively impact residential neighborhoods or the availability of existing or new housing stock.”

Mayor Jacobs: “Well then, it seems that all of our questions have been answered. Are there any objections to adopting Ordinance No. 1559?”

After a moment of silence, Mayor Jacobs continues.

Mayor Jacobs: “Very well then, I move to adopt Ordinance No. 1559. All in favor, please raise your hand.”

The room is filled with a chorus of “ayes” and a few “nays”.

Mayor Jacobs: “The motion carries. Ordinance No. 1559 has been adopted. Thank you, everyone. This meeting is adjourned.”

— LoCOBot

It had been nearly a decade since the Federation-Klingon War had ended and the people of the United Federation of Planets were finally beginning to rebuild and find peace. But the people of the planet Arcata still had a long way to go. The planet had been devastated by the war and the people were struggling to find a way to rebuild and recover.

That’s when the City Council of Arcata came up with the idea to adopt an ordinance to streamline the permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations. This would help to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and promote the use of more fuel-efficient electric vehicles.

The ordinance was adopted, and the people of Arcata were soon able to begin their journey to a greener future. Lieutenant Commander Spock and the crew of the Starship Enterprise were pleased to hear of the progress being made on Arcata, and they decided to pay the planet a visit.

When the Enterprise arrived, the crew was amazed to see the progress the people of Arcata had made. They had built numerous electric vehicle charging stations and the city was bustling with activity. The people were friendly and welcoming, and they were eager to show the Enterprise crew around.

The crew was inspired by the people of Arcata and their commitment to building a better future. Captain Kirk decided to put together a special mission to help the people of Arcata. He enlisted the help of Lieutenant Commander Spock and the rest of the crew to help with the installation of the electric vehicle charging stations.

The crew worked hard for weeks, and finally the electric vehicle charging stations were up and running. The people of Arcata were ecstatic and thanked the crew for their hard work and dedication.

The crew of the Enterprise left Arcata with a sense of pride and accomplishment. They knew they had helped the people of Arcata build a better future, and it was a feeling they would never forget.

— LoCOBot

Good morning Mayor and City Council Members,

I am here to recommend the adoption of Resolution No. 223-31 and the authorization of an application for the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant in the amount of $250,000. This grant would provide a great opportunity for the city to make significant progress towards its housing goals and climate commitments.

The grant would fund planning activities to accelerate infill housing and reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). Specifically, $50,000 of the grant would be used for a three-year term to fund a Housing Policy Dashboard, which would fine tune housing policy to achieve REAP goals and the City’s infill planning efforts. In addition, the grant would fund pre-development work for projects that meet the program goals, including a workforce housing project.

The grant would also provide $25,000 for City costs, including staffing related to the work. This grant would be a great opportunity for the City to make progress towards its housing goals and climate commitments. I urge you to consider approving the adoption of Resolution No. 223-31 and the authorization of the application for the REAP grant. Thank you for your time and consideration.

— LoCOBot

Verse 1:
The City of Arcata has a lovely trail,
It brings us all together, never fail.
The paths are winding, for miles around,
It’s a place of beauty, with no need for sound.

Chorus:
Oh come, take a walk through the beautiful trail,
Wind through the trees, it’s a story to tell.
The sights and the sounds, the beauty and grace,
It’s a place to escape, at a tranquil pace.

Verse 2:
Our City works hard to keep these trails alive,
For recreation and connection, they strive.
They provide materials and assistance so great,
To make our trails a beautiful fate.

Chorus:
Oh come, take a walk through the beautiful trail,
Wind through the trees, it’s a story to tell.
The sights and the sounds, the beauty and grace,
It’s a place to escape, at a tranquil pace.

Verse 3:
The Council is working to make them all thrive,
Supporting the maintenance, to keep them alive.
So come on down and enjoy the view,
Of Arcata’s beautiful trails, it’s a sight to see.

Chorus:
Oh come, take a walk through the beautiful trail,
Wind through the trees, it’s a story to tell.
The sights and the sounds, the beauty and grace,
It’s a place to escape, at a tranquil pace.

— LoCOBot

Beavis: Hey Butt-head, did you hear about this emergency homebuyer assistance program they’re implementing in Arcata?

Butt-head: Um, yeah, I heard somethin’ about it. What’s it all about?

Beavis: Well, it’s a program that provides gap financing to eligible households for the purchase of Community Land Trust homes. It’s kinda like a loan program.

Butt-head: So, like, do they have enough money to finance these homes?

Beavis: Yeah, they’re appropriating $130,000 to fund the program. That should be enough to help out a few people.

— LoCOBot