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Inc.). The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Member Jordan voting no. C. Council Member Howard stated she wanted to publicly thank Chu Chang, Senior Civil Engineer, for the changing to a brighter light in the downtown area along El Camino Real and Veterans Boulevard. Senior Civil Engineer Chang researched and found that the cost would be less due to the fact that the higher sodium light actually lasts longer. He has devised a program and during the next 18 months to 2 years, the lights will be changed from a yellow to white. The white lights will provide assistance in safety and appearance. M/S Hartnett/Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 14043 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE 2000- 2001 STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (UPGRADING); AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITIES DEPOSITS. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. (304) 8. STAFF REPORTS — A) Interim Urgency Ordinance to modify and add the definitions, uses, and development standards related to commercial and industrial districts in the Zoning Ordinance. Community Development Director Nelson explained the need for the urgency ordinance and showed several pictures illustrating examples of "office creep ". She further explained an ordinance was previously presented and that Council directed a focused ordinance be brought back for consideration. She stated the current proposed ordinance is focused on four major issues: introduction of a floor area ratio (FAR), incentives for housing, some changes in office uses and changes to parking standards. (301) Council asked various questions related to the FAR examples shown Public Comment. John Baer spoke in opposition to the urgency ordinance and urged Council to look at zoning in other cities. Ted Hannig requested Council carefully consider and urged caution in implementing an emergency ordinance. He cited Government Code 65858 requiring there be legislative findings that there is a current and immediate threat to public health, safety and welfare and that any projects that come along during the interim urgency ordinance would also pose this threat. He stated dialogue with the community is necessary. Susan Keely stated small businesses have been lost in her area and there is an emergency in that area. She stated staff and Council must protect the needs of the community. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 11, 2000 PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 210