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