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Councilmember Vazquez echoed Councilmember Lopez comments and advocated that <br />the funds be set aside for neighborhood improvements. <br />Councilmember Hernandez thanked his colleagues and Bristol Related, and spoke in <br />support of the item and recommendations with the exception of the fund allocation. <br />Councilmember Penaloza sought clarification from the CityAttomey whether the Measure <br />X Committee bylaws permitted them to add residents of Ward 4, rather than forming a new <br />committee. <br />City Attorney Sonia Carvalho turned to Planning and Building Director Thai for clarification, <br />specifically regarding the Planning Commission's recommendation for the oversight <br />committee composition. <br />Director Thai clarified that the Planning Commission's recommendation was to consider <br />the formation of an oversight committee consisting of members to be appointed by each <br />council member. <br />Councilmember Bacerra requested an amendment that the $22 million be allocated <br />primarily for the development of a community center for the residents of Ward 4. <br />Brief discussion ensued regarding the prioritization of the $22 million funds. <br />Councilmember Penaloza disclosed communications with various labor organizations and <br />the applicant and spoke regarding the beneficial aspects of the project to the community. <br />MayorAmezcua spoke in support of the project. <br />Director Thai asked whether the applicant had any comments or feedback to the proposed <br />amendments. <br />Bill Witte, Applicant, had no comments to the proposed amendments. <br />Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of the project. <br />MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended <br />action for Item No. 26, as amended including bike trail class, security <br />presence, bicycle parking, CUP for alcohol sales, "shall be" language related <br />to trellis and green space, iconic architectural style language, a revision to <br />section six page 6.16, the trucking and hauling language as presented by <br />staff, and showing the $22 million community benefit fund as a separate <br />budgetary line item for consideration by the Council, seconded by Mayor <br />Amezcua. <br />CITY COUNCIL 8 OCTOBER 1, 2024 <br />