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7.1.E. - Page 6 <br /> also noted the possibility of a volunteer match type of agreement. He said that staff has <br /> been doing a lot of outreach and in the end there are finite resources and he shared the <br /> economic constraints related to the cyclical economy and the zoning capacity. He said <br /> all these are elements that need to be considered, and what staff is looking for is <br /> confirmation that this framework will work and if there is concurrence what then is the <br /> prioritization. <br /> One Council Member asked for clarification on the Tiered Zoning and another Council <br /> Member spoke about the fact that prior Councils made decisions leading to today <br /> including a Charter Amendment regarding how property is disposed of. Dr. Bell referred <br /> to a particular situation where the highest bidder is not the best option for the city and <br /> now we are not obligated to sell our land to the highest bidder but based on the best <br /> use for the community. Dr. Bell said that regarding Crossing 900 when that project is <br /> done there will additional parking for the community. <br /> Mayor Gee inquired about what happens when the next economic downturn occurs. <br /> Mr. Ben Sigman, representing Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS), spoke about <br /> how his firm did a simulation of a recession, and how these scenarios have to be <br /> adjusted when times are not good. <br /> Public Comment <br /> Michelle Beasley, representing Green Belt Alliance, spoke about bringing people <br /> together to ensure benefits that residents can "feel and touch" such as affordable <br /> homes for all, bike access, and jobs so that people can earn and spend their money <br /> here in Redwood City. She also thanked city staff for always being responsible. <br /> Joshua Hugg, Program Manager for the Housing and Leadership Council (HLC), <br /> thanked Council and staff for their work with the community and for the opportunity to be <br /> a model community in this area. He spoke about planned bay area landscape, <br /> mitigation for pressing issues, and mechanisms for inclusion and meeting the needs of <br /> this diverse community. <br /> Carolina Webster, a lifelong resident, spoke in support of Community Benefits and how <br /> she appreciates the art, thriving downtown, music, community events, trees, buildings <br /> and Courthouse Square. She opined that there is a sense of togetherness amongst the <br /> community members. She also spoke in favor of being sensitive and having careful <br /> planning so that the neighborhoods stay feeling like neighborhoods and there is <br /> investment in the schools and parks as well as downtown so that this remains a great <br /> place to live, work and raise a family. <br /> James Ruigomez, representing the San Mateo County Building Trades, spoke about <br /> depending on the full range of businesses for community benefits and career <br /> opportunities. He also spoke in support of Community Benefits and added that the <br /> Precise Plan Phase 2 and other plans can help refine the priorities and provide <br /> incentives for developers to hire locally, have a prevailing wage and participate in the <br /> community. <br /> Susie Peyton, representing Arts RWC, had coordinated with city staff to show a <br /> presentation (on file) about arts in the city and how the infrastructure is already in place <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ March 23, 2015 <br /> PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br />