Council is also up against a hard deadline when it comes to ending the Seaholm TIRZ, after a close vote at its last meeting. The mechanism allocates improvement money to the area, but critics argue that the targeted improvements are not a good use of property taxes. And, though their hands are essentially tied, Council members also will vote to reduce parkland dedication requirements in line with new state laws. In another move to be compliant with new state law, Council also will vote to change city code to eliminate duplicative fees by requiring a food manager certificate (and lose about $110,000 in revenue in the process).
Last week, Council approved a series of changes that aim to make it easier for homeowners to build on their land. Today, it will look at a resolution from Council Member José Velásquez that explores financing for those who would like to build an additional unit but lack the resources to do so, targeting communities that have faced displacement and gentrification. And Council Member Chito Vela has put together a resolution that seeks to support city employees facing immigration issues.
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