SPECIAL 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 Tem 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.
Minutes - Special Study Session - February 27, 2024 Page 1 of 2 Minutes adopted on this 19th day of March, 2024.
John Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Green, City Clerk
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