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3 6. Continuing Items 6.a. HHCC Retreat Planning Planning Manager Turner stated that they have a confirmed date of September 30 for the retreat. He stated that someone from the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center will act as the facilitator for the retreat. He stated that 2012 was the last time the HHCC met for a retreat of this kind. He stated that they are working on developing an agenda and location now. He gave an overview of the kind of work they would do at a retreat and things that might make it on the agenda. He stated he met with the new City Clerk that has a lot of new ideas about developing work plans. He stated that any topics that committee members would like on the agenda should be routed through Chair Montalvo. 7. New Items None 8. Matters of Committee Interest 8.a. Committee Member Updates Planning Manager Turner brought up the topic of ad hoc committees. He stated that in terms of setting up small group meetings, Staff thinks that’s appropriate and encouraged, particularly for topics that need more research and discussion that could be made for recommendation to the City Council. He stated they should avoid setting any formal policies without discussing with City Council. He also stated that Staff often helps with research in these small groups, so the HHCC should be mindful of staff time and resources. Chair Montalvo asked if he wanted to go ahead with this ad hoc committee now or wait until the retreat. Committee Member Madigan stated that the idea of one ad hoc committee would be to discuss the issue of the “missing middle” for housing options in Redwood City and then bring that information to the committee for discussion and recommendation to the City Council. He stated it would be nice to open that committee up to outside groups and innovators to get their ideas and opinions. He stated he would be careful with staff to ensure that the work does not become burdensome to them. Committee Member Hiester asked for a bit of background on this issue. Planning Manager Turner stated that about a year ago the City Council directed the HHCC to go out into the community and solicit ideas that the City Council should focus on going forward. He stated of the ideas that came out of that effort were researched by the committee and submitted to City Council and they selected items to move forward. Committee Member Piazza stated that they need to look into the divide between affordable and accessible housing. Planning Manager Turner stated that it’s important for committee to look into those topics so they are able to speak on them later.