Recommendation of the Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group: At their final meeting on March 18, 2026, the Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group voted not to take a position on the Vision Plan. They instead chose to submit their own report to the City Council "...to highlight, supplement and make certain recommendations regarding the Vision Plan". Please see Attachment C of the agenda report.
Councilmember Hampton suggested having a third workshop solely on the Restorative Justice Framework portion of the 710-stub project to allow for a more focused and dedicated discussion with increased community participation.
Councilmember Lyon expressed opposition to delaying the matter, noting that certain aspects of the project are only being deferred to committees, therefore, there is no need to delay the matter.
Discussion ensued regarding bifurcating the restorative justice framework portion of the project, the process for hearing public comment, and having parallel discussions for land use development and restorative justice elements.
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Councilmember Madison, to bifurcate the restorative justice elements for discussion at a future City Council meeting.
AYES: Councilmembers Cole, Hampton, Jones, Madison, Masuda, Vice Mayor Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: Councilmember Lyon
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, provided introductory comments on the item and an overview of the staff recommendations. Wendy Macias, Project Manager, provided a review of clarifying questions raised by the City Council pertaining to relinquishment, the Vision Plan, parking, mobility/access points, street grid concepts, engineering studies, governance models, and infrastructure costs.
Hillary Norton, former Chair of the California Transportation Commission, praised the City for fostering a process based on accountability, reconnection, sustainability and resilience.
Sarah Jepson, from Southern California Association of Governments, commended the City for its leadership on reconnecting communities and expressed regional support for the City.