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about integrity problems and that he does not want his property in the Plan. He asked for the right thing to be done in terms of not including his property in the precise plan and that his property be treated as a historic resource like his neighbor's property. M/S Seybert/Gee to close the public hearing. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council took a 10-minute break at 8:40 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:53 p.m. Council Member Foust explained that she was at the Public Hearing for this at BCDC. She also thought that South Bayside System Authority was mentioned and she mentioned that at the hearing they mentioned these are advisory guidelines but we should be concerned because a possible next step is legislation and there might be a vote in December. Jill Ekas commented on Mr. Galet's issue and she explained how his housing is within the Plan. She offered a couple options such as deferring until the Downtown Precise Plan change the boundary or keep it as is. One Council Member suggested that this should be addressed through the City Manager's office. Council Discussion Council discussed the various options and how the single use designation can be changed with certain restrictions. Council discussed the four unavoidable findings. Council inquired if future technology was accounted for and the consultant confirmed that it was and then the baseline was discussed. Council mentioned that Alternative II does not achieve the guidelines and goals the Council wants. Council inquired about benchmarking and tracking. Ms. Ekas explained that staff will be checking issues around water use and supply and demand. She also noted that a traffic model is in place and staff will be reviewing it. On the Air Quality issue the City does not have an air quality scientist but we do have an air quality station at Fair Oaks. She added that staff also takes measurements on the issue of noise. Mayor Ira shared some nervousness on the General Plan and he fears that it will be implemented in a way that it might be different from what the Council intended. He wants to include an introductory letter from City Manager Ingram this is not about policy but that it is a tool to take us into the future. One Council Member said he is very satisfied with this and he is ready to approve it. Another Council Member did not feel nervous about this because it is the result of the community and what they want. M/S Foust/Bain to approve item 7.A1 certifying the Environmental Impact Report. One Council Member thanked staff and the City Manager for moving this forward. She is worried about CEQA becoming more a "stopper" than an enabler. She asked the community and all its stakeholders to be supportive of this. Another Council Member explained that this is the approval of a vision but not of projects. Motion carries unanimously by electronic vote. M/S Pierce/Gee to adopt the resolution adopting the New General Plan. The maker of the motion explained how this Plan is a vision of progress. One Council Member said this is a good Plan and he wants to be more proud than afraid. Another Council Member agreed with including the City Manager's comments into the General Plan as a preface or cover letter. Motion carries unanimously by electronic vote. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD October 11, 2010 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 201