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CityCouncil | 2020-01-21 | 8 | Commissioner Oddie inquired whether Branagh could complete due diligence in 60 days and not start or pay a deposit for 30 days; stated the City could use the 30 days for a subcommittee and staff to look into possibilities, causing little to no delay. The City Manager stated the decision should either be delayed for 30 to 60 days to explore the different ideas proposed or the project agreement should be approved with the intent to set aside the revenue for affordable housing. Commissioner Daysog expressed support for delaying the project and allowing a subcommittee of Chair Ezzy Ashcraft and Commissioner Oddie to work with staff on vetting different responses; stated the subcommittee can report back to Council on findings; the options allows the process to be Council-driven; the delay does not allow for a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process; Chair Ezzy Ashcraft and Commissioner Vella have been involved in housing issues; this is an opportunity to continue involvement. Commissioner Daysog moved approval of delaying approval for 30-days with a report back from the subcommittee, working with staff and Branagh, to return for consideration. Chair Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Commissioner Vella stated many people are currently unhoused; expressed concern for a delay in the project causing a delay in the availability of 3 affordable housing units; stated there is a bigger picture in looking at surplus lands that could be used for affordable housing; expressed concern for over politicizing a small parcel with the capacity for a finite number of units; stated $300,000 will not provide for the construction of one affordable housing unit; the cost of affordable housing is high; expressed support for the subcommittee investigating the broader topic of the impact of surplus housing land and returning with an inventory of parcels which have the ability to add to the affordable housing stock; stated that she supports approving the project agreement with the intent to set aside revenue for affordable housing, with the addition of a robust conversation related to looking at other parcels; stated recent developments have allowed for affordable housing projects; expressed concern for undermining the current project. Acting Chair Knox White inquired whether the Successor Agency could move forward with the decision and also appoint a subcommittee to work with the developer during the 90-day due diligence period to outline the broader topic of affordable housing stock. The City Attorney responded that he is unclear what the subcommittee would be attempting in the 90-day period; stated should the project be approved, the project will move forward with the developer performing due diligence; the City has no further diligence to perform. Special Meeting Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission January 21, 2020 5 | CityCouncil/2020-01-21.pdf |