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along with the renewal of Measure A, which was the funding mechanism for the transportation improvements over the years. Mignon Belorgie stated that a major negative quality of life issue is noise and asked whether the Plan addresses noise from machinery and designation of car free areas. Chairperson Codding stated that the Plan is visionary and that the noise pollution issue was not even on the agenda. Car free areas were not a desired consideration; however, narrowing of streets and temporary closure of streets for various activities is a consideration. Council comments included that it is a bold and stunning plan that was so thoughtfully comprised that it is difficult to immediately react to. The Task Force was tremendously diverse being drawn from the entire community. The five goals are appropriate for the Plan and the accompanying policy recommendations represent tremendous wisdom. The mixed-use strategy element is key in the Plan. This is an opportunity to focus on the elements the community feels are important. The question of whether there are particular housing sites that should be considered first was posed. The concern for needed implementation policies was expressed so that opportunities are not missed. The image of the kind of downtown being sought was evoked in a very concrete fashion by following the policies and goals that had been laid out specifically. The cultural layer creates a high quality of life for a city. M/S Hartnett/Howard to accept the document from the Downtown Area Plan Task Force; refer it to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission to involve the public and other Boards/Commissions/Committees in their review of the plan. The Planning Commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council for consideration at various public meetings. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present with Council Member Jordan absent. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 11. PUBLIC HEARING - None 12. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS -None 13. CLOSED SESSION- None 14. ADJOURNMENT - 8:40 p.m. M/S Howard/Hartnett to adjourn until the meeting of November 19, 2001 in memory of San Jose Police Officer Jeffrey Fontana who passed away in the line of duty on October 28, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 45