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Gary Bonte, Planner II, presented the staff report and advised that the purpose of the proposed amendment was to develop more specific policies addressing transportation issues in Redwood City, stressing alternatives to the automobile, including public transportation, bicycles and walking. In response to Council questions, Planning Director Patterson advised that the use of a vague term such as substantial was necessary for the same reason "significant impact" was used in CEQA requirements: if specific numbers were used and a situation arose that contradicted those numbers then the Council would be faced with either amending the General Plan or not proceeding with a desired project. Councilman Greenalch described SamTrans' support of cost effective bus routes only, when smaller feeder lines are needed to encourage use of public transportation. Councilman Greenalch spoke to the issue of using railroad rights of way for bikeways, and Planning Director Patterson advised it is now being done safely in other cities. MAYOR BUCHAN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:11 P.M. AND INVITED ANYONE WHO WISHED TO SPEAK TO PLEASE DO SO. NO ONE CAME FORWARD TO SPEAK. MIS: GASPARINIISANFILIPO TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE AND HEARING CLOSED AT 9:12 P.M. TITLE READ. MIS: SANFILIPOILA BERGE RESOLUTION NO. 11986 APPROVING AND ADOPTING REVISED CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- E) PUBLIC HEARING on an amendment to the Housing Element of the General Plan (201-05) Affidavit of Publication of Notice is on file in the City Clerk Department REPORT: Redwood City Planning Commission, May 6, 1993 Planning Director Patterson presented the staff report and described the long, arduous and fruitless task of trying to get the Redwood City Housing Element approved by the state and the state's inability to respond. Mr. Patterson provided a summary of the proposed additions to the Housing Element which included: the 1990 census figures; the proposals made possible by the expansion of Redevelopment Area and subsequent bond money; and a list of all the available properties for residential development, including the properties approved by the City Council action tonight. Mr. Patterson advised that approval of the Housing Element will keep Redwood City in the forefront of providing affordable housing in San Mateo County. Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO.51 May 11, 1993 Page 8 Page No. 410 .