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2. Schedule a public hearing and second reading on adoption of the Green Building Code ordinance for October 26, 2009 pursuant to Government Code 950022.3. Minute Order - 09 - 218 Mr. LaTorra, Building & Inspection Manager, introduced the item. He explained that he has partnered with San Mateo County, vendors and other agencies and that there is agreement on the proposed ordinance. He explained that this is a recommendation from the Board of Building Review and it was also vetted through other City Boards, Commissions and Committees. He added that the whole industry is on board. Mr. LaTorra then explained what the County and the state have done. He said the approach here has been to standardize because of the benefits of such approach. He made comments on the applicability of the code and provided details on the certification levels, i.e. platinum, gold, silver, etc. Mayor Foust asked about local companies that are already adhering to similar standards and Mr. La T orra confirmed that was the case and named a few. Public Comment Celia Lauren, on behalf of Redwood City Cool Cities, supports this action and wants a local green building ordinance as a start. She said there is a need to educate the community and opined that the state standards will be enough. Morton Frank, representing the Green Community Center, supports and endorses the idea of the City's green building ordinance. He thinks there will be more work ahead and expressed his concerns about possible unintended consequences, such as cost impacts to the City and what it could do for or against us. However and overall he believes this will be handled well and the consequences will be positive and reflect well on City and residents. M/S Ira/Aguirre to introduce the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote with Council Members Howard and Bain absent. Mayor Foust stated that there will be a public hearing on October 26, 2009. There was no opposition to setting the public hearing for this date. C. Status of Courthouse Square Chapter 33 Article III Ordinance. Recommendation: Information Only - no action is required at this time. Receive update on the proposed Chapter 33, Article III Courthouse Square Ordinance. Jeannie Young, Redevelopment Manager, gave a brief status report to Council on this matter (presentation on file). She provided an explanation of items that Council will have to consider in the future and that staff will be recommending. She covered each of the items and clarified the differences between private events and fund raiser events. Council discussed having the application be as clear and streamlined as possible. There was consensus that simplicity is beneficial and "less is more". One Council Member requested examples of what is being charged at other plazas in other cities. Ms. Young explained that the cost recovery study will also be helpful on this front. One Council Member added that the ordinance should have some flexibility so that it does not have to be changed at every turn. One Council Member wanted criteria developed to address the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 12, 2009 PAGE 6