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COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEM <br /> 23.Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager and <br /> Community Development Agency to Conduct a Review of a Proposed Habitat <br /> for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Project at 502 East Pine Street, <br /> Including Evaluation of Potential Affordable Housing Funding to Support the <br /> Project— Councilmember Vazquez <br /> MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez provided a brief report to have staff conduct <br /> a review of a proposed Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Project at <br /> 502 East Pine Street, including evaluation of potential affordable housing funding <br /> to support the project. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza thanked Habitat for Humanity for their efforts throughout <br /> the City, inquired whether the item violated the City's Charter and how the <br /> Affordable Housing Policy is adopted and re-adopted, and spoke in opposition to <br /> the item due to the concerns of violating the Charter. <br /> City Attorney Sonia Carvalho explained how the item does not violate the City's <br /> Charter by directing the City Manager, but recommended Council revisit the <br /> Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Manual to review and clarify the <br /> policy. <br /> Mayor Amezcua echoed Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza's concerns regarding the policy <br /> to ensure compliance within the Charter, voiced concerns regarding the City <br /> analysis funding rather than developers, and spoke in opposition to the item. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra echoed Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza's concerns regarding <br /> the policy, thanked Councilmember Vazquez for bringing forth the item, suggested <br /> following the General Plan and Zoning Code before making recommendations <br /> regarding the item, and spoke in support of bringing back the policy for discussion <br /> and to allow staff review. <br /> Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of working with staff to bring back the <br /> item for discussion. <br /> Councilmember Lopez inquired whether advancement of the requested item would <br /> be in violation of the City's charter, when the policy was adopted, and whether there <br /> is a way to meet in the middle among business relationships and the city. <br /> City Attorney Carvalho clarified the policy, its adoption date in 2018, and revisited <br /> in 2020. <br /> City Manager Alvaro Nunez spoke regarding the policy. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra thanked staff for their input on items brought to their <br /> attention by the Council. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 15 APRIL 7, 2026 <br />