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Pat Dixon had various questions such as if there is a change in elevation for <br />Marina Shores, then would that apply to any building on the current movie <br />property, if 14 acres of wetland is taken where will the 28 acres given back come <br />from, are the 300 affordable units being referred to part of the project on El <br />Camino Real and Vera, and how a firefighter is expected to afford a unit based on <br />the current salary. <br />Mayor Ira reiterated that there has been no project plans submitted for approval. <br />Lynn Trulio, representing Housing Not High Rises, thanked the voters who signed <br />the petition stating that they worked hard to meet the deadline. She stated that <br />while the goal was to move forward as soon as possible, the moral obligation is to <br />be sure the process is legal and not vulnerable to challenge. She stated that the <br />desire is for the area to go back to the original zoning of 75 feet, allowing housing <br />and that downtown transit oriented housing is desirable. <br />Sue Hestor, representing Housing Not High Rises, stated she had entered into <br />dialogue with the City Attorney that afternoon. She stated that a memo from the <br />City Attorney and City Clerk regarding placement of the measure on the ballot that <br />night is avoiding the election code provisions. She stated that an ordinance <br />cannot be amended with a resolution and that no legal analysis has been <br />provided for the recommendation. She further stated that the Council and City <br />Attorney owe an explanation to the citizens . <br />JoAnn Kemist, representing Sequoia Hospital and a member of P3 and Samceda, <br />stated that she respects the process and the thoughtful, intelligent people who <br />worked with excellent developers and the Planning Commission in reviewing the <br />project in detail. She stated that it is the height of hypocrisy to now not want the <br />measure to go forward on the November ballot. <br />Janet Borgens thanked Council and encouraged community involvement and <br />being part of the process. She stated that she supported the November ballot <br />given budget considerations and staff reductions. <br />Council asked various questions of the City Attorney. <br />6:50 -7.00 p.m. — Recess <br />SPECIAL/TELECONFERENCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 2004 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 <br />MINUTES Book No. 60 <br />Page No. 287 <br />