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<br />98 <br />Page 1 <br /> <br />,'~l:p:~~,lfj:~'....i.....'.":;.. <br />1T\.~1T7~.IJ"'$.'i < ............ . ...... . .' . . . . . <br />. .... .........................1"O..~..~~n~r~.,l.)M~Y~t~"dC.ity(;Otincil <br />. . ".FromtheCityManager <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />August 11, 2008 <br /> <br />INFORMATION ONLY <br /> <br />SUBJECT <br />New General Plan Monthly Status Report <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a brief summary on the progress of the <br />New General Plan since the last update was provided to you on July 7,2008. In July, staff <br />and the General Plan consultants prepared a newsletter and postcard for citywide <br />distribution announcing upcoming community events on the General Plan; held an <br />interview with Kaiser-Permanente staff; made a presentation to the chairs of the City's <br />Boards, Commissions and Committees (BSCs) and neighborhood liaisons; worked on the <br />General Plan document format; held a working meeting with Planning staff to discuss <br />various land use alternatives; and constructed the land use model which is currently being <br />calibrated. <br /> <br />. Public Outreach Material- Staff prepared an attractive newsletter on the General Plan <br />entitled "Let's put it together: Redwood City's New General Plan.". This document has <br />been sent to all Redwood City households and businesses, including some areas <br />outside the City limits but within the City's "sphere of influence" such as North Fair Oaks <br />and Emerald Hills. The document describes the General Plan. but more importantly <br />announces a community wide event to be held on September 27 at the County History <br />Museum and Courthouse Square to allow the community to review and comment on <br />land use alternatives. In addition to the fact sheet, staff also prepared a post card that <br />will remind the public to "save the date." That latter document will be sent out at a later <br />time and will be distributed at numerous fairs and city events such as the Farmer's <br />Market, Music in the Park concerts, Fair Oaks Festival. and other events. Both <br />documents were provided in your August 4 packet. <br /> <br />. Interviews and Outreach Summary - On July 25, staff held an interview with Kaiser <br />Permanente representatives to discuss health needs and the relationship to the <br />General Plan. The health representatives discussed the need for affordable housing <br />for its staff, open space, patient access, and other issues. This interview was part of <br />the "Wave 1" of the public outreach for the General Plan. Please see attached General <br />Plan Outreach Summary. As can be seen in the summary, staff has conducted <br />extensive outreach with affinity groups (8 meetings), special outreach to the youth, <br />environmental groups, and business groups, and conducted special interviews with <br />particular agencies. A summary of the Affinity Group meetings was sent to you under <br />separate cover. "Wave 2" outreach will occur in the fall and will kick-off with the <br />September 27 Land Use Alternative Workshop. Staff plans to meet with the BCCs, <br />