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what staff is looking for is confirmation that this framework will work and if there is <br /> concurrence wfiat the prioritization is. <br /> One Council Member asked for clarification on the tiered Zoning requirements and Mr. <br /> Aknin said these are tied to the level of community benefits provided then the zoning <br /> could be adjusted based on those. Council discussed the current framework set by <br /> prior actions allowing development to occur and Vice Mayor Foust noted that another <br /> action was changing the Charter regarding how property is disposed of. Dr. Bell <br /> referred to the City now being able to not just look at the highest bidder but consider the <br /> best community benefit. Dr. Bell said that regarding Crossing 900 that one of the <br /> community benefits is the additional parking for the community. Vice Mayor Foust <br /> reiterated that Council is not obligated to sell to the highest bidder. She also made the <br /> point that with the demise of Redevelopment funds for affordable housing were taken <br /> away and that Redwood City was considered a model community. Vice Mayor Foust <br /> spoke about the recent Speaker Series event where the founder of IDEO and how this <br /> was a community benefit negotiated with Stanford. <br /> Mayor Gee asked what happens when the economy turns. Mr. Ben Sigman with <br /> Economic and Planning Systems said that a sensitivity analysis was done and a <br /> recession is assumed. He provided details about his computations and how a healthy <br /> margin is included and yes the recession is always evaluated and considered. He <br /> added that a simulation of a recession is included 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 homes <br /> for all, bike access, and jobs so that people can earn and spend their money here in <br /> 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, said spoke in support of Community Benefits and <br /> how she appreciates the art, thriving downtown, music, community events, trees, <br /> buildings and Courthouse Square. She opined that there is a sense of togetherness <br /> amongst the community members. She also spoke in favor of being sensitive and <br /> having careful planning so that the neighborhoods stay feeling like neighborhoods and <br /> there is investment in the schools and parks as well as downtown so that this remains a <br /> great 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 /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ March 23, 2015 <br /> PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 <br /> Page No. 352 <br />