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more collisions and fatalities at the beginning of the project, sooner rather than later. An unidentified member of the community commented on possible immediate improvements with safety including engineering, solar lighting boxtop crosswalks, and provided an example of 17th and Bristol where the street lines cannot be seen at night. He also suggested contacting the DMV regarding signal timing and synchronization. 7. STATUS UPDATE ON THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE {Strategic Plan No. 5, 3} Executive Director of Planning and Building Hassan Haghani stated that this item was initiated by an applicant for a 1200 -unit project, and the developer is required to pay the entire in -lieu fee. The developer wants to build the project in three phases and asked to pay the $9 million in -lieu fee in phases. The ordinance was reviewed extensively by the staff with the help of the City Attorney's Office, but it was found that there was no way to administratively allow the developer to pay in phases. The developer asked for an administrative remedy and was advised that they could apply for an amendment to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance subject to approval by Planning Commission, public hearing, City Council and a meeting with stakeholders. A meeting of stakeholders was held on July 6, 2016, and stakeholders were briefed on the situation and were advised with specifics on the possible changes. The City is processing the application per California law, taking public comments now, and comment letters are invited. Chairman Sarmiento asked the reason rules may be changed at the last moment when the developer had years to negotiate the terms, and noted that there is now a 50% partner to be taken into consideration. He shared that this is a time - sensitive issue due to lack of adequate housing, and resident interests should be taken into consideration rather than developers only; and this sensitive issue should have been presented to this committee in a timely manner. Committee member Benavides commented on being business- and development -friendly, and that a request to phase the payment was not unreasonable under the circumstances. Chairman Sarmiento asked the City Manager to research and provide a compromise, take a look at other options and see if there's a way to address concerns. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None ADJOURN/ED — 6:30 P.M. n Lq�` e Orti R4cording Secretary Public Works Agency Development & Transportation Council Committee Minu 4 14 July 7, 2016