Remarks by Loraine
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So let me just make a clarifying point, which is that I think the current use of Axon is a bit different from what is being proposed. The current use of Axon with body worn cameras, et cetera, is not shared with other jurisdictions, as was, I think, noted in the special session. Whereas if we are to go with an ALPR offering from them, it would be functionally similar to what we're using with Flock. And so it would be different.
Yes, and I think I just want to quickly respond to something you mentioned when asking about what our plans are, if not this, for example, with regard to a growing city. And I think I just want to note that I don't feel that this item is necessarily a zero sum item related to the Arctic that we talked about in our special session today. This, I think, is a separate ask where we're talking about making an amendment considering something on top, albeit maybe not as big of an addition as could be explored in other contexts. But to me, I don't feel, personally, I am not I am not making a judgment…
So just before we take a roll call vote on that.
Okay. Fine, we have a motion and a second. Deputy City Clerk, can you please call roll?
Thank you for that. Thank you very much everybody for.
Okay, folks. Thank you. We're assembling our council again and can resume soon. Thank you, we'd like to return shortly. Please find your seats.
Thank you, everybody. Now that we've concluded the consent calendar, we have general public comment. And members of the public. Wishing to comment on any item not appearing on our agenda tonight may address the City Council at this time. State law prevents Council from taking action on any matter not on the agenda. Your comments, however, may be referred to staff for follow-up. This public comment section is generally limited to a total of 15 minutes. However, that's subject to Council's discretion and can be extended if Council wishes to do so. If needed, an opportunity for additional public…
Thank you. I'll close public comment. And we now can move on to the next item on our agenda, which is item 13, 1700 South El Camino Real below market rate alternative plan approval. Thank you to those from Community Development, Housing, who are joining us, including Van Diggins, Housing Specialist, for the presentation.
Thank you for your presentation. And at this time we can open up this item for public comment, so if anyone In chambers would like to comment, you may give a request to speak to the Deputy City Clerk. If you're online or on the phone, you may raise your hand. Deputy City Clerk, when you're ready, please let us know how many you have.
Thank you very much. Thank you to those who came and gave comment. I'm gonna close public comment. at this time for item number 13. I will just, REITERATE THAT I THINK AS WE ARE DISCUSSING THE BELOW MARKET RATE ALTERNATIVE WE'RE NOT NECESSARILY GOING TO BE WEIGHING IN ON ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT OUTSIDE OF THAT TONIGHT BUT YOUR PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED SO I DO FEEL THERE'S VALUE STILL OF COURSE IN YOUR COMING TONIGHT AND GIVING THESE COMMENTS AS WE HAVE future meetings related to that aspect of the development to come. I'm looking around to see if we have any questions or comments…
OK. So I think this has been touched on a little bit, but just to maybe put a finer point on it, what options do we have, if any, beyond what's being proposed today by staff to potentially increase the certainty of building affordable homes, just given the public comment? I'm guessing that, well, rather than me guess, I'll just see if I can ask that question.
Let's see. I did hear some comments indicating some questions about whether this locks in the design. I guess I do wonder if, you know, I mean, it seems to me, nevermind. I think clearly we're being offered a proposal and if Council is interested in going ahead, it seems highly likely that that form will go to Planning Commission. And so I think that does kind of answer that question before I, I don't wanna waste folks' time. Do we have a date for the Planning Commission meeting if this were to go forward tonight?
Okay, thank you. And with that, I will entertain a motion. I motion.
Okay, I believe we have a motion and a second for just that. And Deputy City Clerk, can you call roll call vote, please?
Thank you very much. And that will close this item. We'll move on to the next item.
Second. Okay, I believe we have effectively gotten a motion and a second. Deputy city clerk, could you please roll call vote for extending the meeting to 1130?
Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Thank you very much. At this time, I would like to open it up for public comment, so if anyone would like to give a public comment, in chamber, online, this is your opportunity.
Thank you. I will close public comment. And we'll bring it back to the desk for questions and comments.
Thank you. Anyone else? Council Member Newsom?
Indeed. I think, yes, I think the questions have been asked. There's a motion to approve the storm drain master plan update with a second, and the deputy city clerk, can we please have a roll call?
Yes, I move to extend the meeting to potentially 11.45, we don't have to get there.
Thank you for this. Any reports, announcements, committee updates? Okay, I do just wanna thank the clerk's office for an awesome Boards and Commissions celebration. I really felt it was above and beyond. I really appreciated it.
Yes, I'm still sore from it. Very good. All right. Thank you. See, that was useful. That was nice. Okay. Onward to closed session. We will... Oh, take public comment on the closed session item, thank you.
Okay, I will close public comment and we will adjourn to closed session. Close enough, very good.