TRACY CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
June 21, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Tracy City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza, Tracy
1. Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 6:19 p.m.
2. Roll Call found Council Member Davis and Mayor Young present. Council Member Arriola, Council Member Bedolla and Mayor Pro Tem Vargas absent. Mayor Young announced that due to a lack of quorum, Agenda Item 5A would be heard because it is an informational item only. The Consent Calendar for the Special Meeting, would be postponed along with the regular City Council Meeting to Friday June 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
3. ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE – There was no public comment.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.A ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING REMOTE
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LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF TRACY FOR THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 21, 2022 THROUGH JULY 22, 2022 PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT Item moved to a special meeting to be held on Friday, June 24, 2022
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.A RECEIVE AN INFORMATIONAL REPORT REGARDING THE CITY’S ANNUAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND ONGOING STRATEGIES
Michael Nimon, Economic Development Manager and Barry Foster consultant from HDL, provided the staff report.
Robert Tanner asked about the $2.7 million retail incentive agreement funds Macy’s received and how much of that has been paid down, when is the expected balance due to be paid off, and if Macy’s moves, does the City lose that money.
Michael Nimon responded to Mr. Tanner’s questions regarding the Retail Incentive Agreement that the City offered Macy’s.
Council questions and comments followed.
Council accepted the informational report regarding the City’s annual economic development efforts and ongoing strategies.
Special Meeting Minutes 2 June 21, 2022
6. Council Items and Comments - Mayor Young shared that she will be submitting her updates monthly and they will be available to the public.
Council Member Davis attended the South San Joaquin Fire Authority JPA meeting and congratulated Captain Roberson on his retirement after of 32 years of service.
Mayor Young congratulated Dave Bramell on becoming the new Fire Chief for Lathrop- Manteca Fire Department and thanked him for serving the Tracy Community for 28 years. Mayor Young announced that due to lack of quorum the Consent Items from the Special Meeting and all the items for the regular City Council meeting will be cancelled and moved to Friday, June 24, 2022. Due to staffing challenges and City events the Special Meeting will now be scheduled for Friday, June 24, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Michael Rogers, City Manager shared that due to current temperatures, residents can dial 211 or visit sjready.org to find a cooling location near them.
7. ADJOURNMENT: Time: 7:26 p.m.
The agenda was posted at City Hall on June 16, 2022. The above are action minutes.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk