Chapter 2.88
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Sections:

2.88.010    Authority established.

2.88.020    Commission – Membership.

2.88.030    Commission – Powers and duties.

2.88.010 Authority established.

It is found and declared that there is a need for the industrial development authority of the city (the “authority”) created by California Government Code Section 91520(a) and that the authority shall function in the city, and the authority is authorized to transact business and to exercise all powers permitted by law. (Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 83-9 N.S. § 1, 1983. Formerly 2.80.010).

2.88.020 Commission – Membership

The city industrial development commission shall consist of seven members, none of whom shall be officials or employees of the city. Of the seven members first appointed under this chapter, four shall be appointed for a period of two years, and three shall be appointed for a period of three years. The city manager, or his designated representative, shall also serve as the secretary to the commission for the purpose of expediting the commission’s work and keeping appropriate minutes. The city manager shall have no vote. (Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 04-3 § 4; Ord. 84-3 N.S. § 1, 1984. Formerly 2.80.020).

2.88.030 Commission – Powers and duties.

A. The industrial development commission shall hold one regular meeting each month on a date and at an hour to be fixed by the commission, and hold regular meetings, adjourned meetings and special meetings at such times as circumstances shall require. The city manager shall attend all regular meetings and furnish necessary information, data, maps and records as required by the commission. With the consent of the city manager, the commission may also call upon the services of any of the departments of the city and the department heads shall respond to the request for attendance by the commission.

B. The industrial development commission shall have the duty and power to:

1. Stimulate the growth of existing businesses and enterprises within the city limits;

2. Locate and stimulate growth of new industries within the city, which said industries are compatible to the area and within the framework of the zoning law;

3. Develop, compile and coordinate information regarding available sites suitable for the said industrial or commercial development. (Ord. 08-05 § 1; Ord. 84-3 N.S. § 2, 1984. Formerly 2.80.030).