City Council - Study Session - January 22, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Varley called roll.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor White invited public comment.
Public Comment:
Paul Pitino, Mike Mulderig, Jen Kalt, an unidentified member of the audience, and Joanne McGarry.
Mayor White closed the public comment period.
4. DISCUSSION
a.
Reuse Concepts and Considerations for the Little Lake Redevelopment Property.
Director of Community Development Loya gave a presentation regarding the Little Lake Redevelopment Property. He provided a background of the property and proposed uses; he ended with posing the question of whether to continue with the original Redevelopment Plan or to transition to a Sea Level Plan.
Director Loya responded to inquiries and comments from the Council.
BY GENERAL CONSENSUS, THE COUNCIL DIRECTED STAFF TO CONTINUE WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WHILE INCLUDING SEA LEVEL RISE PROTECTION MEASURES; AND TO COME BACK WITH SITE CONCEPTS WITH FEEDBACK FROM RESOURCE AGENCIES.
Certain direction was given, but no Council action was taken. There was a presentation and discussion only for this item.
b.
Provide Direction on the 7th Cycle Housing Element.
Director Loya explained that staff had done several years of engagement through the development of the General Plan. He asked the Council if they wanted to direct staff to deep dive into engagement like before, or if they should carry forward existing engagement and leverage that into the 7th Cycle Housing Element.
BY GENERAL CONSENSUS, THE COUNCIL DIRECTED STAFF TO LEVERAGE EXISTING ENGAGEMENT.
Certain direction was given, but no Council action was taken. There was discussion only for this item.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,