Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
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SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This report provides an informational update to the City Council regarding the recent activities of City Commissions.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
RECEIVE and FILE this report.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
Updates on recent and planned Commission activities are included below.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission heard and provided feedback regarding the ARPA-funded Small Business Grant and Commercial Fa?ade programs. The EDC also listened to a presentation on the revised Industrial CUP. The Major Task Events Subcommittee continued discussing the major events coming to Southern California that will be substantial economic drivers. They went on a tour of the Doubletree Hotel, Porsche Experience, and Dignity Health Sports Park with the Economic Development Strategic consultant to gather information on public facilities and provided information about ticketed events. The subcommittee also received a proposal for services to form a Tourism Improvement District.
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission last met on November 2, 2022, virtually using the application Microsoft Teams. The Commission received a presentation and update on the Carousel Tract from Deny Gomez, Principal Program Manager for Shell Oil Products US. Mr. Gomez provided information on the site history, site description, timeline, and implementation of the Remedial Action Plan. He explained and shared pictures of the demolition, excavation at 5 feet and at 10 feet, backfill and compaction work, Sub Slab Depressurization systems, Soil Vapor Extraction system components, and restoration work. He shared that the major construction phase was 93% complete, and they are on track t...
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