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6.3.13. - Page 29 Nevada Merriman, Director of Housing Development, stated they would like to build as many homes as possible, however, due to funding constraints they designed as many as they possibly could while still remaining financeable. Commissioner Safdari stated that if another opportunity arises in the future, they should consider how they can get that financing up front too offer even more units. He stated that perhaps they should look at how the DTPP may be constraining the ability to develop. Chair Radcliffe asked if this project was under redevelopment and is that why they went to State Lands. Mr. Turner stated that it was not. Chair Radcliffe expressed excitement about the project. She recommended that the applicant consider putting a boat tie up on the creek. She also recommended the applicant consider partnering with City Trees. Motion to adopt resolution 17-18 approving the Downtown Planned Community Permit with the seven guidelines deviations, the Vested Tentative Parcel Map, and Density Bonus Parking Concessions based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval found herein and upon determination that the proposed project is exempt from CEQA. M/S (Bondonno/White) TO APPROVE 7-0 Commissioner White thanked Vice Chair Bondonno for his decade of work on helping assist with this project. 7. STAFF REPORT A. Update on the Citywide Transportation Plan Senior Transportation Coordinator Manzi gave a presentation on the update to the Cityside Transportation Plan. She stated that Redwood City Moves is one of the initiatives the city current has to help address the concerns of those throughout the city. She presented a project update, a draft of the RWCmoves Plan, including the vision and goals, the key issues and opportunities, and the proposed transportation program. She discussed the various efforts that Staff have collected feedback from the community. She provided an overview of the next steps going forward. She discussed the change in measuring impacts in transportation. She stated they currently use Level of Service (LOS) and they are transitioning to Vehicle Miles Traveled VMT. She explained why VMT is a better measure. She explained how VMT will be used for evaluating the operational impacts of projects. COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Commissioner Safdari stated he is excited that the city is thinking about this. He stated he wants them to be thoughtful about how they talk Page 6of9