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In response to Councilman Leipzig's questions regarding the overcrowding issue and changing the 600 square feet to the state aIIowabIe 900 square feet for second units, Chairman Bautista and Building Official LaTorra agreed to gather information and report on this issue to the Planning Commission. MEMO 10/22/96 Mayor Hartnett thanked the Board for its fine work. 4) TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE Report: 1995-96 Accomplishments and 1996-97 Committee WorkpIan, October 17, 1996 Chairwoman Pat Dixon began the report and expressed her and the Committee's frustration at not being able to accomplish the goals established last year and not being able to resolve the problems brought to the Committee by the public. She said staff had not been able to assist them in resolving traffic problems, and new projects in the City had not been brought to TAC for review of traffic impacts. Chairwoman Dixon discussed the Committee's inability to accomplish the work or process outlined in the City Roster, especially Item vi. which directs the Committee to prepare recommendations for the Council on traffic matters, and recommendations regarding EIRs to the Planning Commission. Chairwoman Dixon asked the Council to establish guidelines for the Committee so that it could become more effective. Committee Member Frohlich said the Committee's lack of action is eroding its credibility. He said the City had to aIIocate money to take care of traffic problems in the City, discussed the Committee's safety at schools program, and his desire to attack the problems with railroad tracks at Woodside and Bay and other areas. Committee Member Frohlich advised Council of an overhanging redwood tree on Farm Hill Boulevard that blocks out a traffic light. MEMO 10/22/96 Committee Member Callahan also expressed her frustration at the lack of support for the Committee and its under utilization, and asked for a joint meeting with the Council to discuss traffic issues and the TAC's duties and responsibilities. Committee Member Diaz also expressed his frustration at the Committee's lack of ability to solve neighbor's traffic complaints. He discussed the long delayed school safety program that TAC wanted to put into place, and asked for Council support. Mayor Hartnett acknowledged the frustration of the TAC members, and said that unfortunately, public service can be frustrating. He apologized for the Committee's feeling of underutilization and said the Council not the staff was responsible for assigning work and granting authority to resolve issues. Mayor Hartnett described the advisory nature of the TAC, but agreed that changes should be made, either in expectations or process. He suggested that the Committee take advantage of its charge to make recommendations to the Council regarding specific traffic problems. Mayor ADJOURNED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1996 MINUTES MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 PAGE 16 Page No. 541