Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)
TL;DR
The Community & Economic Development Committee met to discuss several housing and development-related items, with most agenda items either deferred or dropped. The most significant discussion was expected to be about the Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan, which will outline key tenant protection strategies.
Key Decisions
- Housing Commission Annual Report Deferred
- Berryessa Flea Market Redevelopment Dropped
- Fire Sprinkler Systems for Accessory Dwelling Units Added to discussion
- Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan Under review
Agenda
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- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Review of Work Plan
- 1. Housing and Community Development Commission Annual Accomplishments Report and Work PlanReview of Work Plan
Provide the Housing and Community Development Commission Annual Accomplishments Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and the Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Housing) [REQUEST DEFERRAL TO 9/23/24 CED COMMITTEE MEETING]
- 2. Berryessa Flea Market Status ReportReview of Work Plan
Provide a status report on the redevelopment of the Berryessa Flea Market, as well as the Flea Market Advisory Group and Vendor Transition Fund, consistent with City Council direction provided in June 2021. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Planning, Building and Code Enforcement) [DROPPED PER 8/14/24 ROGC]
- 3. Fire Sprinkler Systems in Qualifying Accessory Dwelling Unit CondominiumsReports to Committee
Provide a status report on requiring fire sprinkler systems in qualifying Accessory Dwelling Units to be sold as condominiums. (Fire) [ADDED PER 8/7/24 ROGC]
- Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of individual Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the Committee requests debate, separate vote or recusal on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by the Chair and considered separately. The public may comment on the entire Consent Calendar and any items removed from the Consent Calendar by the Chair.
- Consent Calendar
- Reports to Committee
- 1. Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan Status ReportReports to Committee
Provide a status report on the draft Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan including Apartment Rent Ordinance, Mobilehome Rent Ordinance, Tenant Protection Ordinance, Ellis Act Ordinance, and goals and objectives for the program over the coming years. (Housing)
- Open Forum
- Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee.
- Adjournment
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