HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-27-2024 MinutesSPECIAL STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 — 5:00 P.M. - MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER —The Special Study Session meeting was called to order by Mayor
Stephens at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Chavez, Council Member Gameros, Council Member Harper,
Council Member Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tern Harlan, and Mayor Stephens.
Absent: Council Member Marr.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Adam Wood, Business Industry Association, spoke on data from Santa Ana, affordable units
being built, and creating housing.
Tim O'Brien, Legacy Partners, spoke on the proposed rates, Measure Y, and possible
alternatives.
Cynthia McDonald spoke on the Housing Element, making the ordinance efficient, and getting
affordable units built.
Kathy Esfahani spoke on data from Santa Ana, spoke on changes made at the first reading of
the proposed ordinance, and spoke on the proposed in -lieu fees.
Speaker, expressed concerns on the item.
George Sakioka, Sakioka Company, clarified previously submitted comments from the first
reading of the proposed ordinance and having the option to dedicate land to build housing.
STUDY SESSION ITEM:
1. STUDY SESSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED IN -LIEU HOUSING FEE, STATE
DENSITY BONUS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES AND OPTIONS
ACTION:
City Council received the staff presentation and provided direction on proposed in -lieu
housing fee amounts and subsequent fee resolution for potential future City Council
adoption.
ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Stephens adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
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Minutes adopted on this 19t" day of March, 2024.
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Brenda Gree , City Clerk
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