Hold public hearing on $10 million housing revenue bonds
In Plain English
The California Statewide Communities Development Authority wants to issue up to $10 million in bonds to finance affordable housing development. Federal law requires a public hearing before local governments can approve tax-exempt bonds. This hearing lets residents comment before the city decides whether to support the bond issuance.
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Votes
close the public hearing
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously closed a public hearing on $10 million in bonds that would finance affordable housing development. This was a procedural vote to end the comment period where residents could speak about whether the city should support the California Statewide Communities Development Authority's bond issuance. Federal law requires this hearing before local governments can approve tax-exempt bonds for housing projects. The council will vote separately on whether to actually support the bond proposal.
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adopt Resolution No. 59-13
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a resolution supporting up to $10 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance affordable housing development. The bonds would be issued by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority, and federal law required this public hearing before the city could formally support the bond issuance. This approval allows the authority to move forward with financing that could help build affordable housing units in the area. The vote continues the council's general pattern of supporting housing measures, with most members historically voting in favor of housing-related items.
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Community Discussion
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