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3) the Conditional Use Permit findings are legally inadequate; 4) the project is not consistent with the City's General Plan; and 5) the project conflicts with public bidding law and the approved purchase and sale agreement. In order for staff and the applicant to adequately address the comment letters, City Council continued the matter to the October 12, 2021 meeting. The applicant, who is appealing the CHB action, is now requesting a further continuance to the November 16, 2021 meeting to allow additional time to respond to the comment letters. The appellant of the Planning Commission decision concurs with this continuance. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT This item contributes to the Envision Riverside 2025 City Council Strategic Priority 3 — Economic Opportunity (Goal 3.3 — Cultivate a business climate that welcomes innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment and Goal 3.4 - Collaborate with key partners to implement policies and programs that promote local business growth and ensure equitable opportunities for all). This item aligns with the following Cross -Cutting Threads: 1. Community Trust — The proposed project was reviewed at public meetings held by the City Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Board, and Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee. 2. Equity — The proposed project aligns with the Equity Cross -Cutting Thread in that every member of the community will have access to the project amenities and benefits of this project in downtown 3. Fiscal Responsibility — The proposed project costs are borne by the applicant and will increase Transient Occupancy Tax revenue when the hotel is open for business. 4. Innovation - The proposed project responds to the need for additional lodging in the Downtown area due to new tourist development. 5. Sustainability and Resiliency — The proposed project will result in the adaptive reuse of the Central Fire Station, and all new construction will meet the most up-to-date building codes. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Prepared by: David Welch, Community & Economic Development Director Certified as to availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Approved by: Rafael Guzman, Assistant City Manager Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney Attachments: 1. Applicant's Continuance Request — CHB Appeal 2. Planning Commission Decision Appeal - Appellant's Concurrence Letter