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, . . I . . Chairman Tom Gilman presented the Committee's report which included an Annual Report, work plans for 1996/97, a request to make AAC review mandatory, and a I change ITom a committee to a commission. Chairman Gilman introduced Committee L member Dr. Steve Howard. Mayor Hartnett suggested that the AAC meet with the Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber and other groups such as the BIA and AlA to conduct a focus group to discuss the appropriate roles and procedures for the AAC before it makes formal recommendations to the Council. MEMO 10/22/96 Councilwoman La Berge said in the short existence of this Committee there has been a remarkable difference in the look of Redwood City and neighbors ITom other cities have commented on the improvement. Chairman Gilman said he agreed that good design begets more good design, it creates "an additive effect." Councilman Ruskin thanked the AAC for its accomplishments and said the exterior look of a City relates to the livability of the City. Councilman Ruskin said the work of the AAC fits so wen with the Council's focus on beautification and code enforcement, and invited the members of the AAC to become more involved with that process. Chairman Gilman agreed to discuss this request with the whole Committee and report back to the CounciI on what role the AAC could play in the City's beautification projects. MEMO 10/22/96 - Councilman Claire presented a short history of architectural review in Redwood City, and encouraged the AAC to continue its "user friendly" reputation. Councilman Leipzig asked Chairman Gilman to include the San Mateo Association of Realtors in the focus groups, advising that he and the Association would be very cautious when considering any mandatory reviews. Vice Mayor Howard echoed her coneagues comments and said the AAC had done fine work and had saved developers a lot of time and money. 3) BOARD OF BUILDING REVIEW Report: Board of Building Review Accomplishments and Work Plan for 1996/97 Chairman Keith Bautista and Building Official John la Torra discussed the Board's accomplishments and WorkpIans for 1996/97. Chairman Bautista advised that the Board actually reviews Codes and makes recommendations to the Council and sits as an Appeal Board, rather than reviewing buildings or building plans. Chairman Bautista introduced Board me¡r¡~r John Murphy. - ADJOURNED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER21,I996 MINUTES MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 PAGE 15 Page No. 540