Remarks by Anthony Rodriguez
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“Yes, I think that's certainly that. I wonder if we should go as far as... Like when there's any live, because some of these are like larger county wide assets, like.”
“So to the attorneys, I think the general feedback is how far can we go within the state statute for this body to have further say? What's the furthest you can go without encroaching or violating state law?”
“I saw it. I like that. But for the fact that I think that because commissioner got a point where like some may come into the RTC with one idea and then they may shift courses, but they don't, but they're already inside the RTC. They don't come back. Now what happens in that case is that that covenant would still apply regardless of even ownership change, right?”
“So I guess the question on that proffered option, Abby, because I understand what you're both saying, and that's why I brought it up, is so we cannot impose a covenant on these properties because of live local, but can the applicant or the property owner propose a covenant of their own? Can they willingly do it?”
“I get it, Abby. But I asked that question just, I knew the answer to that, but I asked that question to clarify, because then the gap that I saw in that option, that last amendment option that Abby proffered or suggested, i guess they'll you know we can't force them to come back to us but if there's a covenant tying them to one thing they will they will on their own want to come back and do a new covenant i guess it's not like there's no harm done right in that sense”
“All right, show it. Well, I have a few colleagues I want to speak, but... So show it amended as per the First Amendment and per Abby's suggestion. Commissioner Hardiman, well, Orbis, you technically had the floor. Are you?”
“Go ahead. And then Hardiman and then Koenigers.”
“All right. Very, very amicable today, Commissioner Regalado. I like it. I like it. Keep it up. Commissioner Hardiman, you're recognized. Hopefully this time.”
“All right. Commissioner Regalado for a response.”
“All right, Commissioner Cohen Higgins, and when she's done, Commissioner Gonzales.”
“So I will recognize Commissioner Lopez. Go ahead, Commissioner Lopez, on the deferral. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.”
“Thank you. So look, well said. And well said, Commissioner Regalado. Look, I personally, I could support the deferral just because I understand that They just need more time to understand that I've personally. I see every item before this point. I read and get briefed on it at least 3 times before we get to this point. So I'm comfortable with the item, especially with the amendments that you've agreed. So I'm prepared to vote and support it today. I'd support the deferral only in the event that they might need more time to just understand it. Again, I'm comfortable with it. with the item, I'm…”
“All right. So with that, Commissioner Gonzalez withdraws his deferral. We'll take a vote. I mean, what's the worst that could happen? So we have a motion by Commissioner Regalado to move her item as amended, like I think like three times. You got all the amendments. Second. This gives us more protection. Yeah, we've established this gives us more protection. Seconded by Commissioner Lopez. Do I need a clerk? Please call the roll.”
“So I did have one that wasn't bifurcated. We could take that up. Mickey Steinberg moves 7E. Seconded by Commissioner Lopez. I mean, it's your item. So if you don't want to move it, I mean, I'm happy to have someone else move your item. It's seconded by Commissioner Lopez. Clerk, please call the roll.”
“All right. Commissioner Bastien, you're recognized on 7C.”
“You're recognized to read her amendment.”
“All right, and I'm good with that, Commissioner Bastian. I think that still accomplishes the idea. I mean, it's a fair amendment, so I'll accept that amendment. Commissioner Hardiman.”
“Commissioner Hardiman, look, I'm not in opposition of deferring it to the very next meeting. I kind of want to hear your argument just for...”
“I don't want to waste all of our time. Nobody voted against it in committee. It went to committee. It went through the process. I didn't waive it out of committee or anything like that. And yes, you're right, and thank you for saying that. There is certain districts that just have more of these lots, properties, but they are county properties, and I... When I brought the item forward, I'll say this. I don't know if to use the term watered it down from my initial thought process to make it as fair as possible to all parties. I really did. And now accepting Commissioner Bastien's as well. The…”
“rather ever want to be included in the discussion so that we can really have a discussion and then you know we decide what we want to do if i will i will tell you this i based on my co-sponsorships and reading the room i can tell you i can pass it today but i have no issue deferring it to include the two commissioners that are not present i understand that i want to be as inclusive as possible uh just If you have concerns, work with us.”
“I will tell you this, though. I will tell you this. Next meeting is a very, very long one. So if your argument is going to be lengthy, I'd rather you do it now.”
“It's been moved to deferred, seconded by Commissioner Bermudez.”
“All right, so there's a motion to defer 7C, seconded by Commissioner Bermudez. All in favor of the deferral to the next meeting, signify by saying aye. Aye. All opposed, nay. And then on that note, if we can pass a similar item, Commissioner Hardiman, I don't think you'll have a hard burn over this one, 11A5 does the same thing, but for affordable housing, which is not the infill lots. It's different. So we should be, you're good with that one? No not to defer not to pass it because it's not the same. Same parameters, but not the same program. But it's it's not the same properties in the same…”
“i know that i like for example i don't have infill lots in my my district but i have affordable housing lots i know that i don't know how many you know lopez has in her of infill but i know she has a ton of affordable housing same with regalado she doesn't have a ton of infill but she has a gazillion afford so i i don't think it's the same exact but i just want to make sure you don't have heartburn with that one”
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