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VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 65D. THIRD AND BROADWAY PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT UPDATE AND COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 5A) — City Attorney's Office Mayor Pulido, noted that Ad Hoc Committee has met and provided recommendations. Councilmember Solorio, noted that recommendations are reasonable to continue dialogue with developer. City Attorney Carvalho, indicated that recommendation was to implement the recommendation of the Ad Hoc committee which is to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) and continue with due diligence; if Council approved option 1 would return with ENA for approval, otherwise will be on hold until formal action taken by majority of the City Council; option 2 is to bring a development agreement for consideration or option 3 is to approve the resolution as proposed by the developer. Councilmember Solorio, seconded by Mayor Pulido motion to approve option 1 to prepare an ENA for City Council consideration. The following spoke on the matter: • Gilad Salmon, opposed to the project in its entirety; provided background, proposed open space or affordable housing at location. • John Spiak, spoke on behalf of Grand Central Art Center; concerned with limited parking in the area. • Hugo Munoz, echoed sentiments and concerns expressed earlier. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Solorio, asked about parking. Executive Director of Planning and Building Haghani, indicated that developer is proposing to replace public parking and will allow for tenant parking. City Attorney Carvalho, mentioned that ENA would address some questions and scope of development and allow City to be on track; provisions may include a reimbursement element that would need to be replenished as needed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 27 FEBRUARY 21, 2017 1 OA -27