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...r....��.... _ _ � ...�_� __ � � consumed before they can submit another project, and spoke in favor of redistribution of allocations from different categories as they pertain to market conditions because office is very vibrant now and he thinks it was not allocated properly. Council Discussion Various Council Members made comments about the approach suggested and sought clarification from staff on what the resolution meant as well as expectations for developers and applicants. City Attorney Thompson made clarifying comments regarding the process and the resolution before Council. City Attorney Thompson commented that the process being addressed in the resolution does not replace or modify the DTPP's existing rules and regulations and does not change the common law vested rights rule. She noted that instead the resolution amplifies the administrative process in the DTPP necessary to acquire a building permit and accordingly, developers are proceeding at their own risk until they acquire a building permit from the City. Ms. Thompson clarified that until applicants have a building permit, they do not have approval. She added that the resolution amplifies the process by which there will be a reservation of square footage of what is already in the books but it does not create a new legal obligation for the City Council. One Council Member inquired about transportation and Mr. Aknin said the Plan did look at various options and there is a recommendation to perForm a Downtown Transportation Study. He shared what is asked of the applicants right now and how a comprehensive transportation study is on the horizon. One Council Member appealed to developers to listen to the community and what it wants of projects, not just in terms of use and look, but also in terms of public benefits. One Council Member said that the City is not interested in throwing "wrenches" at the applicants, but things do change and due to the interest in Downtown, it is important to stop and reflect. This Council Member wondered if additional steps could be added and City Attorney Thompson said the resolution is fine and nothing is being changed but just clarified and amplified. Mr. Aknin added that each of the applicants had received the same exact letter regarding the process. Vice Mayor Foust inquired about the staff recommendation and how it relates to the "completeness" of a project. Mr. Aknin provided clarity on the matter. One Council Member was very happy that the Downtown Precise Plan is not cookie cutter but it is a market trend driven document and he supports that. Vice Mayor Foust noted she attended the Google Science Fair tonight with two other of her colleagues and it took place at Courthouse Square. Three youths will get a grant of$50,000 and this was a successful event downtown. Vice Mayor Foust is supportive of the recommendations she wants boutiques, small shops and other stores to come to downtown. She wants the awareness that we are in a very different time and day and she views this as a challenge and an opportunity. She also agreed with the comments made by the other Council Member who stated that developers need to listen to the community. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD September 22, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 244