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Bonnie Miller, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, stated priorities of housing needs for <br /> both rental and seniors. She further stated homelessness and increased hunger are critical issues <br /> and thanked City Council for assistance with the flooding problem in Friendly Acres. <br /> <br /> James Jonas stated a priority should be "quality of life". He further stated that good housing, <br /> infrastructure, downtown improvements and waterways access are "quality of life" issues that <br /> attract a high tech community. <br /> <br /> Francis Ludwig, Library Board President, thanked City Council and stated that the library <br /> services are terribly under served. He also stated the need for a library branch in Redwood <br /> Shores. <br /> <br /> Jean Harrison, Senior Affairs Commission, concurred with the previous speakers regarding the <br /> dire need for a transportation system. <br /> <br /> John Seybert encouraged looking at the downtown area plan with a global vision referring to <br /> Ms. Foust's statements. He stated that water is a critical issue. <br /> <br /> IV. Break <br /> <br /> V. Changes? Modifications? or Acceptance of Council Existing Six Priority Categories <br /> <br /> Discussion ensured amongst Council Members with consensus to retain the six priorities, <br /> adding Water Supply and Culture in the City. Consensus was for "Quality of Life" to be a <br /> credo status and to maintain "Pedestrian-Friendly Public Places" as a Council policy. <br /> Priorities to be as follows: <br /> 1. Youth and Education <br /> 2. Housing <br /> 3. Downtown Improvements <br /> 4. Transportation/Traffic <br /> 5. Infrastructure <br /> 6. Do Business Effectively/Efficiently <br /> 7. Water Supply <br /> 8. Culture in the City <br /> <br />VI. Discussion of Possible Programs, Projects, Processes, and Policies to Include for the Next <br /> Two Years <br /> <br /> Council Members indicated various programs, projects, processes and policies for consideration. <br /> A summary by broad categories was compiled onto a spreadsheet to be distributed to City <br /> Council on January 28. Council Members agreed upon the next step of ranking each of the <br /> suggested programs, projects, processes and/or policies. That tabulation will be done and the <br /> results considered at the Council meeting of November 4. <br /> <br />SPECIAL MEETING January 26~ 2002 <br />MINUTES PAGE 3 <br /> <br /> <br />