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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 of 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 development agreement ordinance and when it would need to be adopted to meet the scheduled project timeline. One Council Member asked for clarification on the intent of the affordable housing plan section. Housing and Economic Development Manager Webb clarified that the intent is to create a level playing field for market competition between this project and others nearby. Interim City Manager Ingram stated that this project would make a substantial contribution to Citywide housing goals. Council took a break at 9:19 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:30 p.m. Public Comment: Judy Sullivan, a resident of Redwood City for over 60 years and who has worked at Sequoia Hospital for over 35 years, stated her belief that the Peninsula Park Project will be a wonderful place for young professional families and retirees. . Clem Malony, as secretary and treasurer of the Seaport Industrial Association, which is composed of 15 firms along the Seaport area, stated that they support the project. He stated that the project development team has listened to the community and that the project will help provide housing in the community. He stated his concerns about the need for realistic planning, the need for future homebuyers to be aware that this will be a mixed use area, and the need for traffic calming measures to account for the JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 537