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i <br /> require a lot of conversations and engagement. She added that this is time consuming and <br /> she is grateful to those who underwrite her salary. <br /> One Council Member wanted to share some words of caution because he is not on board <br /> with all these programs and so he would like to know what the cost is. He explained that <br /> by adopting this we may need to cut back in other areas. Another Council Member thanked <br /> Ms. Ross and the committee members but she has concerns with the other staff members <br /> spending time on this when these are not core services. In her view, this Plan is a <br /> compilation of what has been happening in the last few years. One Council Member noted <br /> that this has a fiscal impact and it needed to be clarified. This Council Member wants to <br /> see an alignment of the resources and the understanding of the core services. She <br /> believes there are competing interests and she asked the City Manager to be clear about <br /> the actual fiscal impact. This Council Member shared her concerns with laying off 45 <br /> people when this is being adopted. It was suggested that Redwood City become a green <br /> business and solar technology hub. She would like more time and resources spent on <br /> economic development. <br /> Vice Mayor Aguirre thanked staff and the community, and she was impressed how people <br /> got involved. Mayor Ira asked questions regarding the staff report and the wording <br /> "regulatory". Ms. Jill Ekas, Director of Planning, Housing and Economic Development, <br /> provided details on compliance with AB 32 and SB 375. She explained that this is an <br /> important plan and so it is regulatory through the General Plan and the other is more <br /> community based and hands on. One other Council Member mentioned concerns with the <br /> same wording. It was asked if this could be "accepted" versus "approved" by resolution. <br /> Interim City Attorney Abrams suggested that the resolution have additional wording that <br /> "states accepting the Plan but the City Council finds that this is not a regulatory document." <br /> He added that a resolution gives more weight and importance to any action. One Council <br /> Member is comfortable with the resolution and the additions suggested by the Interim City <br /> Attorney. Another Council Member felt that based on the current budgetary situation this <br /> should be considered wisely. One Council Member felt comfortable acknowledging it by <br /> resolution. <br /> M/S Foust/Gee to approve a revised resolution that acknowledges the Community Action <br /> Plan and clarifies that this is not a regulatory document establishing regulations for <br /> community development. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> (Council discussed this item befinreen 7:46 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. for the full content of the discussion please <br /> check the archived stream at: <br /> http://www.redwoodcitv.orq/qovernment/council/agendas/2010/mov 032210.html and select item 7A) <br /> B. Status Report on the New Draft Downtown Precise Plan. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Consider update on the new Draft Downtown Precise Plan. No decision is required <br /> at this time. <br /> Dan Zack, Downtown Development Coordinator, provided a schedule highlighting the years <br /> this has been in the works (presentation on file). Mr. Zack also explained why the plan is <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MARCH 22, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 <br /> Page No. 059 <br />