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The Committee discussed the program and inquired into how it was funded and how it would be advertised. Business Development Manager Battenberg explained that the program was funded out of Redevelopment tax increment funding and a mailing would be sent out all eligible businesses. 2. Discussion Regarding Update of Planned Zoning Code Amendments Planning Manager Livermore provided the Committee with an update regarding the Zoning Code Amendments currently being explored by Planning staff (see attached memo). Livermore explained that these updates are designed to clear up internal contradictions in the code, comply with state law and address issues raised by the City Council. Staff is currently planning to take the first of the amendments to the Planning Commission and City Council this fall. The Committee had a lengthy discussion regarding the proposed Zoning Code Amendments and the effects they may have. They expressed particular concern over allowing urban agriculture within the City limits and allowing Flea Markets to be conditionally permitted in large industrial buildings. The Committee directed staff to not move forward with either of these Zoning Code Amendments. 3. Update on Development Projects a. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Pro rg am: Housing Specialist Hom updated the Committee on it's recent homeless prevention activity. Hom explained that in August, while the City Council was in recess, the City in conjunction with Building Futures with Women and Children (BFWC) applied fora $1.5 million grant from the state Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds. If the State approves the grant the funds will be used to coordinate and implement a county-wide, integrated HPRP service system and establish a Mid County Housing Resource Center at the Davis Street Resource Family Center (DSFRC). To leverage HPRP funds, the Redevelopment Agency will provide $20,000 to DSFRC to support affordable rental housing placement activities. b. Outdoor Furniture: Business Development Manager Battenberg informed the Committee that the outdoor furniture for Tapioca Express has arrived and is being utilized. Agency staff has been working with the restaurant owners surrounding the new Joaquin Plaza to create desirable outdoor dining areas. To date, staff has assisted Los Pericos Taqueria, Tapioca Express and Sergio's to select quality furniture and umbrellas. The Agency will be contributing up to 50% of the cost of this furniture through the Facade Improvement Program, as well as assisting the business owners in acquiring the necessary permits. The furniture for Los Pericos has been shipped and should arrive very soon, however Sergio's Pizzeria will hold off on installing its outdoor furniture until next spring.