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<br />Interim City Attorney Abrams confirmed that the finding is included in the motion and <br />the maker of the motion agreed. <br />Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> <br />MIS Gee/Seybert to introduce the ordinance. <br /> <br />Minute Order 10-104 <br /> <br />One Council Member clarified this does not mean that what is allowed by right will be <br />developed. In his opinion this is not increasing density but adding clarity. He supports <br />the codification because as it is it provides flexibility. Another Council Member <br />explained that change in the existing code is not easy. She has considered the existing <br />neighbors, but flexibility is needed for the development to be well thought out and so <br />that the property owners have clarity too. She was appreciative of the multiple options. <br />She is looking forward to a dialogue with the neighbors on what correct development <br />"feels" like in the future, and subsequent to this action. <br /> <br />Another Council Member commented that this is a complex issue and he too studied <br />this carefully. He explained that for him it is not just about the numbers. He believes <br />that ultimately this will help create better projects because it adds clarity and flexibility. <br />Furthermore, he opined that this will speak to the issue of the affordability of housing in <br />this community. He also tied this back to the comments by Ms. Borgens and how three <br />families were living in one apartment. Another Council Member mentioned that this is <br />not about one project or one developer but this is about a zoning text amendment that <br />was publicized in two languages English and Spanish. He is very proud of that. <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Aguirre also felt disrespected at the appellants leaving the Chambers. She <br />mentioned that. she was at the 885 Woodside Road and all units were the same <br />regardless of being BMR (below market rate) or not. Vice Mayor Aguirre explained that <br />while this decision was not easy she is ready to vote. <br /> <br />Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> <br />Mayor Ira made a comment about taking a first look at the budget document. City <br />Manager Ingram said that the budget went to Council last Thursday and today it was <br />posted to the internet. He asked Council to reach out to Department Heads and ask <br />questions so that Council is fully prepared for the upcoming budget sessions. Mr. <br />Ingram explained that staff is concerned about the amount of information and wants to <br />be ready to answer questions in advance to allow ample time for Council deliberations. <br /> <br />8. ADJOURN- M/S Foust/Aguirre to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. in memory of Rich Boyer <br />who passed away recently. City Manager Ingram gave some brief comments about this <br />prior city employee. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Silvia Vonderlinden <br />Certified Municipal Clerk <br /> <br />Submitted for approval at the Council Meeting of June 14, 2010. <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />June 7, 2010 <br />PAGE 4 <br />