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Juda Tolmasoff said he has been a member of the pilot group and values the variety of approaches. She supports the creation of a Complete City Streets Advisory body. One Council Member said that she supports option #2 but she is concerned with the staff hours. She wants to make sure staff can take this on and that it will not require hiring someone else. City Manager Ingram said that currently there are some hours that are being dedicated to the group and the goal here is to make it more efficient and a more permanent approach. He also wanted to bring to the Council's attention the fact that there is creativity on how this would be staffed. Mr. Ingram added that this committee will have to work within the bounds of a creative tension between ideas and policies. Council concurred with the structure being four year seats, and or staggering terms. The recruitment is to be handled through the City Clerk's Office with a possibility of it being a five member body with no limitation on who can apply. M/S Bain/Pierce to adopt option # 2 of the staff report. Council further discussed the structure of the committee but depending on budgetary issues this committee might not be a permanent body. One Council Member wants benchmarks and a report on progress and accomplishments. Mayor Foust asked if the written structure would be brought back to Council with a formal next step. City Manager confirmed that this will come back in a more formal manner and it will include definition, scope, terms, etc. The Mayor liked the focus on "Complete" streets. Mayor Foust appreciated the inclusiveness of the title and possible scope. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Hartnett informed the Council that he will have to recuse himself from item 7.8 due to a potential conflict of interest, however he will come back for item 8. Council took a five-minute break at 9:00 p.m. and resumed at 9:05 p.m. Vice Mayor Howard introduced Mr. Felton and thanked him for the services he provides at the Redwood City Veterans Center. Mr. Derrick Felton introduced the services he provides via the Veteran Center and thanked Vice Mayor Howard for meeting with him. B. Affordable Housing Covenant Deed Restrictions for 885 Woodside Road Condominium Housing Project (Information Only). Recommendation: For information only — to be agendized for action on January 26, 2009 City Council meeting. The Declaration of Affordability Covenants for 15% of the 43-unit condominium housing project at 885 Woodside Road (six units). JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING JANUARY 12, 2009 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 289