COUNCIL EXTENDS PROJECT DEADLINES WHAT HAPPENED The...
COUNCIL EXTENDS PROJECT DEADLINES
WHAT HAPPENED
The council voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance extending
plan limits and debt repayment of the Golden State City Center, West
Olive and South San Fernando Redevelopment project areas.
WHAT IT MEANS
The Redevelopment Agency will have another year to complete
projects, receive tax increment revenue and repay project debt.
THE VOTE
The council voted 5-0 in favor of extending the deadline.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC WORKS GRANT MONEY
WHAT HAPPENED
The council voted unanimously to authorize City Manager Mary
Alvord to accept $308,190 in state grant funds for the fire, police
and public works departments.
WHAT IT MEANS
The funds will be used to purchase specialized equipment to
respond to chemical, radiological and explosive incidents.
THE VOTE
The council voted 5-0 in favor of accepting the grants.
ESTABLISH CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE CHECKING ACCOUNT
WHAT HAPPENED
The council unanimously approved a resolution to establish a
checking account specifically for city litigation-related expenses.
WHAT IT MEANS
The account will allow the city attorney’s office to write checks
if needed on the spot while in court.
THE VOTE
The council voted 5-0 in favor of establishing the checking
account.
OPPOSITION OF STATE BILL ON SECOND DWELLING UNITS
WHAT HAPPENED
The council voted unanimously to oppose a bill in the state
Assembly that would mandate standards for the location, occupancy,
design, size and parking related to second dwelling units such as
guest homes.
WHAT IT MEANS
With the opposition, the city would be able to contact other
cities on behalf of the council to urge them to pass similar
resolutions to oppose the bill.
THE VOTE
The council voted 5-0 in favor of opposing the proposed bill.