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Adopt the New General Plan and related documents on file and made available at the City Clerk's Office. A RESOLUTION No. 15060 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ADOPTING THE NEW GENERAL PLAN City Manager Ingram made some introductory remarks in regards to the meaning of the Plan. He explained this is the broad structural umbrella guiding the community. Pamela Thompson, City Attorney, explained that under the Fair Political Practices Commission if the discussion goes to a particular area and if one has a conflict of interest then this Council Member is to leave the dais and then will rejoin the Council for voting. Tom Passanisi, Principal Planner, presented an overview of the goals, programs and projects for the community that aims to maintain the quality of life of the community (presentation on file). Mr. Passanisi went through all the documents that Council has received to date. He thanked the community for its input, Boards Commissions and Committees, San Mateo County officials and others such as consultants. Janet Borgens, speaking on behalf of the Planning Commission, recognized Council Members Gee, Seybert and former Mayor Diane Howard and she explained that this Commission is recommending its adoption. She thanked the community for the collaborative and fulfilling effort. The consultant Laura Stetson explained in detail what makes this a powerful General Plan (presentation on file). She added that this Plan followed a Wholistic approach. Another consultant addressed issues about the Environmental Impact Report. Council referred to a recent article in the newspaper and how staff should look into it. She also explained the alternatives that by law staff had to consider. She noted that 86 comments were received on the EIR and master responses were prepared to address the three master topics. These were: Streetcar systems, Salfinrorks Development Proposal, and Water Supply. Council Member Foust stepped away from the dais as Saltworks was mentioned. Council Member Foust rejoined the dais after that topic was over. The consultant provided information on the Review and Comment period. Jill Ekas, Director of Planning Housing and Economic Development, presented a conclusion on the issue of the overall project. Ms. Ekas covered a memorandum on the water impact. She also noted that Bay Conservation and Development Commission is looking at a Bay Plan amendment. She added that the concepts of Flexibility, Capacity, Opportunity and Balance are principles that the General Plan keeps in its form. She also covered the next steps and the implementation process. Mayor Ira opened the public hearing. James Jonas congratulated and complimented staff, consultants and Council on the results and a job well done. He spoke in favor of implementation and adoption of the Plan. He also had areas of concern regarding BCDC (San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission) climate change, climate adaptation, housing units built, and other adaptation strategies. Robert Galet said he owns property in Redwood City that is in the Downtown Precise Plan. He expressed his concerns that he was not sufficiently informed, particularly JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD October 11, 2010 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 200