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B. Colleen Jordan (Council Member) Japan trip report; Council Member Jordan stated that her trip to Japan was a two-week period of time filled with meetings, study and insights. Council Member Jordan was chosen from approximately 300 nominees to participate in an eight-member, bipartisan delegation sponsored by American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) that consisted of four Republicans and four Democrats between the ages of 25 and 40. She stated the delegation met with legislators, businesspeople, cultural leaders, visited legislative offices, parks, saw shrines and enjoyed many other activities. Unfortunately, the delegation did not meet with Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi. She stated that while traveling throughout Japan, the city of Takomatsu was of particular interest since it is a port city as Redwood City is. She further stated that economic and educational issues are critical to Japan and she expounded on the educational differences between Japan and the United States. C. Presentation of a "Cerfificate of Appreciation to the City Council" from the California State Assembly, for efforts in expanding high-quality, affordable child care in San Marco County; This item was continued to the meeting of December 17, 2001. 9, STAFF REPORTS A. Discussion of 1999-2006 Draft Housing Element; (601) Senior Planner Riordan utilized a PowerPoint presentation beginning with the background and showing the housing need in various income levels. Two members of the Housing Element Sub Committee assisted in the presentation, Planning Commissioner Paulsen and Housing and Human Concerns Committee Member Watry. Most of the identified 2,544 housing units could be located in the Downtown area through adoption of thc Housing Element and Downtown Area Plan. Recommended strategies to accomplish that goal arc allowing higher densities in appropriate areas such as properties close to transit, promoting efficiency units, revision of parking requirements, removal of governmental restraints and protecting housing units deemed to be at risk. Public Works Services Director Ingram referred to last week's presentation on the status of water. He stated that the City needs to be creative in planning for housing and promote water conservation and alternative water sources. M/S Hartnett/Howard to direct staffto submit the amended Draft to the State for their review; adopt the policy that after State review, the Draft will go back to the Planning Commission, then to City Council prior to the Final Housing Element being sent to the State. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Council Member Ruskin absent. MINUTE ORDER 01-192 Recess: 8:50-9:00p. m. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 4 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 62