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safety; great plan and preservation of historical buildings and arts district; and <br />the need to be proactive rather than reactive in planning. <br />Public Comment: <br />Joe LaClair supported many points of the plan and stated his understanding of <br />the difficulty in providing for open space in the downtown although the plaza will <br />be an addition. If looking at 3,600 housing units in the future, some most likely <br />will include families. He stated that the small plaza adjacent to Sequoia Station <br />has a creek passing through it that is used by high school students and others <br />indicating that youth need such areas. At Veterans Boulevard there is a section <br />of Redwood Creek that, comes across and is, banked by some green space that <br />could be explored as an opportunity site without sacrificing dense building <br />opportunities downtown. <br />Adrian Brandt stated that banks should be located on side streets rather than <br />Broadway due to lack of activity on weekends and evenings: He questioned the <br />yellow triangle area where the Mexican restaurant and yogurt shop are located <br />and how. it all gets tied together to the downtown. <br />Recess: 9:35 -9.50 p.m. <br />Michael Freedman introduced the topic of physical design. Marta Borzani of the <br />Concord Group summarized the analysis of -identifying the required density so <br />that future residential development does not require City subsidy. (PowerPoint <br />Presentation on file.) Freedman stated that any questions or follow -up items may <br />be directed. through City staff so that at study session #3, the discussion would <br />begin with the issues of design and height; and address any questions or <br />concerns. (613) <br />MIS Bain/Pierce to extend the meeting until 11:15 p.m. The motion- passed by a <br />unanimous voice vote. <br />MIS Howard/Hartnett to adjourn the joint study session to the regular Council meeting. <br />The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. <br />T. MATTERS OF COUNCIL. INTEREST <br />A. Legislation (information only) — This sub - section involves possible discussion <br />of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California <br />Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 29 -2005 and 30 -2005. Council may direct staff <br />to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies' of League of California Cities <br />Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). <br />JOINT MEETING MINUTES 'August 8, 2005 <br />CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAGE 6 <br />SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH PLANNING COMMISSION <br />AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE <br />MINUTE ORDER BOOK 60 <br />Page No. 555 <br />