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Mayor Gee thanked the City Council and the speakers for the discussion tonight noting that Downtown is a major part of Redwood City but it is not the whole city. He added that it is a piece of the whole and not the whole. He remembered the various projects that have been before Council and reinforced that this is a vision from the high density to the more gentle touches. Mayor Gee said that there is an interest in a "mix" of uses and not just one way, but the reality is that Council does not wish to have dead buildings at night. The Council wants activities, not dead buildings at night, which ties into the theme of being a community contributor and partner versus a guest/visitor. One Council Member spoke about additional housing on EI Camino as a possibility, and exploring these uses. Mayor Gee agrees that an updated traffic study is merited in the future. Mayor Gee added that he would prefer to see things move along with balance and include housing throughout the community. The Mayor is supportive of staff's recommendation and he likes clarity and moving the 27 months to 24 months so we can move along and he is not too pleased with the term "substantially" complete. Mayor Gee restated that housing is needed along EI Camino to reduce traffic. City Attorney Thompson would like to add clarifying wording as stated earlier to the resolution and the City Council concurred. M/S Pierce/Seybert to approve the resolution with the additional language as stated by the City Attorney. Motion carried by electronic vote 6-0 with Council Member Howard absent. Dr. Bell, City Manager, confirmed that the resolution addresses the process and that was the motion made. The general consensus was that staff needs to be very clear and look at all the scenarios (retail and office) and come back with details to Council. It was also suggested that development partners need to be attentive to the conversation on community benefits and Partnership Redwood City. The Vice Mayor would like staff to come back with a reallocation and look at different buckets and what that means. Mr. Aknin said that staff will come back in approximately three months. Various scenarios were discussed about holding someone's place in line and entitlement. Dr. Bell noted that the staff report is clear when it comes to process and it is available online. Mayor Gee alluded to the other possibility that someone who came "late to the game" could do their own environmental review and pursue a General Plan Amendment. Mr. Aknin said the same possibility is available for those who have a housing plan that comes in after the fact and at a later time. 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. City Council Member Reports of Conferences Attended (2) B. City Council Committee Reports C. City Manager (Oral) Update City Manager Bell announced the following upcoming events: Salsa Festival, Zoppe Circus and the Olive Festival at Canada College. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESS�R AGENCY BOARD September 22, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 12 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 245