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HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE, AND NECESSITY, REQUIRE CHANGES OR MODIFICATION TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE REDWOOD CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE "INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2006"; AS MODIFIED AND MADE APPLICABLE TO THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY The motion passed by unanimous roli call vote by those present. Mayor Foust thanked Building and Inspection Manager La Torra, Fire Administrative Chief/Fire Marshall Vella, Fire Chief Kohlmann, the Board of Building Review, the Utilities Subcommittee, and everyone else involved for their time and efforts. C. Peninsula Park Project Approvals Senior Planner Lyon restated the recommendation before the Council and gave a presentation (on file) on the background. Council discussion with staff included the public notification process, changes in zoning designations, sustainability, resource efficiency, and development standards. Council discussed and questioned the pros and cons of making changes to the proposed development agreement. City Attorney Yamamoto clarified that the development agreement would allow the City and the developer certainty with respect to land use entitlement over a certain length of time. Housing and Economic Development Manager Webb presented information (on file) on housing. This included information on the flexibility of the plan in terms of onsite affordable, moderate, and above moderate housing. It was noted by staff that the Housing and Human Concerns Committee, staff, and the Council are all aware o# the need to develop a Citywide policy statement on affordable housing in the future. Engineering and Construction Manager Chang .stated that certainty and fairness are concerns in providing housing East of 101 in terms of overall infrastructure such as transportation, water, storm, and sewer drains. Council Member Bain asked if there were any plans to improve the existing pedestrian under crossing under highway 101. Engineering and Construction Manager Chang stated that there is a conceptual plan to utilize existing under crossing and Senior Planner Lyon stated that the preliminary concept requires some grading but it is feasible. Planning Manager Ekas presented information on the potential impact the project will have in providing for childcare needs (on file). There was further discussion and clarification by Council Members and City Attorney Yamamoto on how to incorporate possible changes to the proposed JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 6