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� I <br /> mentioned that at the hearing they mentioned these are advisory guidelines but we <br /> should be concerned because a possible next step is legislation and there might be a <br /> vote in December. Jill Ekas commented on Mr. Galet's issue and she explained how <br /> his housing is within the Plan. She offered a couple options such as deferring until the <br /> Downtown Precise Plan change the boundary or keep it as is. One Council Member <br /> suggested that this should be addressed through the City Manager's office. <br /> Council Discussion <br /> Council discussed the various options and how the single use designation can be <br /> changed with certain restrictions. Council discussed the four unavoidable findings. <br /> Council inquired if future technology was accounted for and the consultant confirmed <br /> that it was and then the baseline was discussed. Council mentioned that Alternative II <br /> does not achieve the guidelines and goals the Council wants. Council inquired about <br /> benchmarking and tracking. Ms. Ekas explained that staff will be checking issues <br /> around water use and supply and demand. She also noted that a traffic model is in <br /> place and staff will be reviewing it. On the Air Quality issue the City does not have an air <br /> quality scientist but we do have an air quality station at Fair Oaks. She added that staff <br /> also takes measurements on the issue of noise. <br /> Mayor Ira shared some nervousness on the General Plan and he fears that it will be <br /> implemented in a way that it might be different from what the Council intended. He <br /> wants to include an introductory letter from City Manager Ingram this is not about policy <br /> but that it is a tool to take us into the future. One Council Member said he is very <br /> satisfied with this and he is ready to approve it. Another Council Member did not feel <br /> nervous about this because it is the result of the community and what they want. <br /> M/S Foust/Bain to approve item 7.A1 certifying the Environmental Impact Report. <br /> One Council Member thanked staff and the City Manager for moving this forward. She <br /> is worried about CEQA becoming more a"stopper" than an enabler. She asked the <br /> community and all its stakeholders to be supportive of this. Another Council Member <br /> explained that this is the approval of a vision but not of projects. Motion carries <br /> unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> M/S Pierce/Gee to adopt the resolution adopting the New General Plan. <br /> The maker of the motion explained how this Plan is a vision of progress. One Council <br /> Member said this is a good Plan and he wants to be more proud than afraid. Another <br /> Council Member agreed with including the City Manager's comments into the General <br /> Plan as a preface or cover letter. Motion carries unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> (Between 7:30 p.m. and approximately 9:50 p.m. the City Council discussed this agenda item for the full <br /> content and discussion please view the web stream online at <br /> http://www.redwoodcity.orq/qovernmenVcouncil/meetinqs. html) <br /> 8. STAFF REPORT <br /> A. Purchase of Real Property. (304) Minute Order 10-194 <br /> Recommendation <br /> By motion: <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD October 11, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 <br />