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Council continues hearing on sale of 880 Stone Pine Road for 47-unit farmworker housing project to March 4
Summary
The City Council continued a public hearing on selling a portion of 880 Stone Pine Road to the county for a 47-unit affordable farmworker housing project after public comment urging the council not to delay construction.
The City Council voted Tuesday to continue a public hearing on the proposed sale of a portion of 880 Stone Pine Road to the county so the matter can be heard at the council’s March 4 meeting.
Staff described the item as a resolution of public interest and convenience seeking approval of the city sale of a portion of the Stone Pine property for construction of a 47-unit affordable farmworker housing project. Council moved to continue the hearing to March 4 to allow additional review and to hear the matter at a regular meeting.
Several members of the public urged prompt action. Carolina Carvajal, who identified herself as a person experiencing high rents, said the Stone Pine project was “urgent” and asked the council not to allow opponents to stall the project. Another public commenter noted concerns about whether units on county-owned land would have the same property-tax treatment and how sewer service and school-district funding would be handled if the property is sold to the county. That commenter asked for detailed backup information for the March hearing.
Why it matters: The property sale is tied to construction of 47 affordable units intended for farmworkers and low-income residents; public commenters framed the project as urgent given local housing costs.
Formal action: The council voted to continue the public hearing to March 4, 2025. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. No final sale or agreement was approved; city staff noted any purchase agreement would return to the council for final action.
Next steps: The item will return to the March 4 regular meeting with additional staff materials; public commenters requested that the staff packet include details about tax treatment, sewer connections, school-district impacts and other implementation details.
Provenance: The item was introduced by staff as a continuance motion; public comments on urgency and tax/service questions occurred during the public hearing period.
