Land Use & Transportation Committee

Thursday, April 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2341 131 6339, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m4a64cb4a884ace38e8e69b2027433e6d

TL;DR

The Land Use & Transportation Committee held a virtual meeting to review two ordinances: one proposing a citywide ban on private detention centers, and another establishing new accessibility requirements for sidewalks. The meeting agenda indicates these items were scheduled for public hearing, but the document does not include voting results or discussion summaries.

Key Decisions

  • Private Detention Centers – Citywide Ban Scheduled for public hearing - outcome not documented
  • Footways – Sidewalks – Accessibility Standards Scheduled for public hearing - outcome not documented
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  6. 26-0157 Private Detention Centers – Citywide Ban FOR the purpose of establishing a private detention center as a prohibited use Citywide; defining certain terms; making conforming changes; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  7. 25-0119 Footways – Sidewalks – Accessibility FOR the purpose of requiring a permit applicant to demonstrate that sidewalks adjoining a subject property comply with certain accessibility standards; establishing sidewalk accessibility standards; obligating a real property owner to construct, maintain, and repair accessible sidewalks; amending the minimum permitted sidewalk width in the City; establishing that a real property owner shall be responsible for inspection and repair of sidewalks and curb ramps to meet accessibility standards at or before certain trigger events; establishing a new authority under which the Director of Transportation may require repair or replacement of a sidewalk; amending fines for noncompliance; defining certain terms; and generally relating to the construction and maintenance of accessible sidewalks in the City.
    Ordinance
  8. ADJOURNMENT
  9. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC