Committee of the Whole Meeting 2/23/2026

What was discussed

The memorial design discussion considered meaning, tone, accessibility and the historic Rose Garden setting. Members explored how creative design and preservation requirements could coexist rather than selecting a finished design. They agreed to seek a special joint discussion with the Historic Preservation Commission.

Staff reviewed short-term rentals as an accessory use of a primary residence, then sought direction on stronger documentation, rental-activity data, licensing and possible geographic limits. Members differed over some restrictions but supported additional research and a return discussion; no new rental prohibition or ordinance was adopted.

Meeting outline

1. Minutes

   Procedural

   The Committee considered the February 9 minutes.

   Watch from 7:42 ↗
   2026-02-23 • 7:42 ↗

2. Memorial process and design

   Discussion

   The working group and consultants discussed goals and design character.

   Watch from 7:54 ↗
   2026-02-23 • 7:54 ↗

3. Historic Rose Garden

   Discussion

   Members considered the relationship between the memorial and historic-preservation review.

   Watch from 49:21 ↗
   2026-02-23 • 49:21 ↗

4. Joint preservation meeting

   Direction

   A special joint meeting was proposed before the March 30 budget discussion.

   Watch from 78:04 ↗
   2026-02-23 • 1:18:04 ↗

5. Short-term rentals

   Proposal

   Staff presented enforcement and policy options for rentals in primary residences.

   Watch from 78:27 ↗
   2026-02-23 • 1:18:27 ↗

6. Research and return

   Discussion

   Members discussed documentation, data, licensing and concentration limits.

   Watch from 91:49 ↗
   2026-02-23 • 1:31:49 ↗

What comes next

Schedule a joint special meeting with the Historic Preservation Commission on the memorial setting.

Staff would research rental-policy options, data and community input before returning with possible amendments.