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<br />She stated that we will have increasingly small lots and need to manage nice <br />landscaping as in some neighboring communities. <br /> <br />Council Members questions and comments ensued about the practical application <br />of the recommendations; prior to adopting items with budget implications there <br />must be information regarding staffing needs and other costs that might be <br />discussed at the priority session. Council Member Bain submitted his written <br />concerns in advance due to his absence. They included his inclination to support <br />a tree advisory committee and whether other communities have them, do they <br />have thoughts regarding rubberized sidewalks, and the need for a more user <br />friendly website that answers common questions and provides clarifications. <br /> <br />Council discussion ensued regarding Foust: Receive the report, ask staff to come <br />back with items without budget implications, and a second series with budget <br />implications, contentious homeowner, liability and right of way issues. Community <br />education early in the process, appeals board would be helpful with an easy <br />process, how do we handle industrial/commercial zones in the unincorporated <br />area <br /> <br />M/S Howard/Foust to adopt the vision statement proposed as a foundation for <br />how the City will address the urban forest. The motion passed by a unanimous <br />voice vote with Council Member Bain absent. <br /> <br />M/S Ira/Foust to develop a recommended species list. The motion passed by a <br />unanimous voice vote with Council Member Bain absent. <br /> <br />Consensus by Council was to provide quality website links to educate the <br />community where appropriate. <br /> <br />MINUTe ORDER 06-243 <br /> <br />Recess: 9:05 - 9:15 p.m. <br /> <br />8. STUDY SESSION <br /> <br />A. Study Session - Housing Policy Considerations for Redwood City <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ingram explained the topic and process. <br />Planning Manager Ekas and CDS Manager Passanisi continued with explaining <br />the various components of the study session. (PowerPoint presentation and "Real <br />Time Minutes" on file) <br /> <br />Public Comment: <br />Denise Brousseau stated that her only concern is the issue of inclusionary zoning. <br />She stated that she has researched the topic and that there are differing opinions <br />on potential ramifications to be considered. For example, if you say to the <br />developer that the requirement is to build "x" percent of affordable housing, that <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />DECEMBER 4, 2006 <br />PAGE 8 <br />