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Acting Director Pezeshkpour spoke regarding the evolution of the item, using <br /> amortization as a tool, the difference between nonconforming vs. noxious, and the <br /> proposed operating standards. <br /> City Manager Alvaro Nunez stated that prohibiting idling vehicles would allow the <br /> Police Department and Code Enforcement to enforce any violations. <br /> Councilmember Lopez inquired about carve outs in the proposed ordinance. <br /> City Manager Nunez clarified that there are carve outs within the ordinance, <br /> however they must be within the parameters of what is considered noxious use. <br /> City Attorney Sonia Carvalho referenced an analysis of them item prepared by her <br /> office for the Council and stated that Councilmember Bacerra's proposed <br /> amendments address some of the key issues, including the amortization of current <br /> land use and possible challenges. <br /> Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding voting history of the item, amortization, and <br /> inquired about the specialized counsel staff collaborated with on the item. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra inquired whether the proposed ordinance would address <br /> the environmental impacts of businesses such as open air recycling centers in the <br /> area, and expressed frustration at what he believes was a disconnect between City <br /> Attorney staff and the Council. <br /> City Attorney Carvalho addressed Councilmember Bacerra's concerns. <br /> Assistant City Manager Minh Thai stated that while the proposed ordinance does <br /> address residents' concerns, it also addresses the business's concerns in a way <br /> that staff deems equitable and noted that it will be a long process. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended <br /> action for Public Hearing Item No. 24, with the following five amendments: <br /> • Section 5 SAMC 41-2002 Subsection 7 (2)to state "determined to be <br /> in violation" <br /> • Section 5 SAMC 41-2002 Subsection 8 changing "nonconforming <br /> uses" to "noxious uses" and additional relative instances of the <br /> same term <br /> • Section 9 SAMC Section 41-2007 subsection (g), to remove UN-2 <br /> • Section 11 to move SAMC Section 41-2009 to 41-2008 subsection <br /> (m) <br /> • Section 11 SAMC Subsection 4 to remove "lapses in business <br /> license renewal," seconded by Mayor Amezcua. <br /> CITY COUNCIL 17 JUNE 3, 2025 <br />