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Council and staff discussed the history of Redwood City and other local agencies' attempts to have their Housing Elements approved by the State, and the change in the climate at the State level that now bodes well for approvals. Council complimented the Housing and Human Concerns Committee Members for their commitment to visit and evaluate each and every site receiving funding, and their proactive stance towards affordable housing. Council thanked Housing Coordinator Debbie Jones-Thomas and her staff and the Planning Commission liaison for their support of HHCC, and encouraged members of the HHCC to interact with other boards, committees, commissions and agencies to educate and facilitate dissemination of information about Redwood City programs. HHCC member Dean told the Council how hard the Committee worked to fairly allocate City funds and present those recommendations to Council, and thanked the Council for accepting the Committee's recommendations without change during the budget process. 2) Planning Commission; REPORT: Planning Commission Annual Work Program Commission Members present: Kenneth McCoy, Roland Giannini, Michael Verdone, and Ralph Garcia. Chairman McCoy introduced his colleagues, described the Planning Commission as reactive, responding to issues brought to the Commission's attention, and listed possible future projects. Chairman McCoy advised that the Commission's decisions stem from the Council's goals and objectives, the City's General Plan is used as the Commission's guideline, revision of the Land Use Element would be its main goal in the upcoming year, and described the Commission's intention to work with the HHCC on the Housing Element. Council asked the Planning Commissioners to include youth activities and interests in their work plan and their land use decisions, contact the Red Oak Neighborhood and address their concerns regarding El Camino Real, and consider entry features all along El Camino Real. MEMO 10/17/95 Commissioner Garcia expressed his concerns regarding lack of Code Enforcement. MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Study Session Minutes Page No. 381 October 16, 1995 Page 3 .. ".,..--...............--..-.- ......-...........................",--