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Chief Gamez made a presentation to Council explaining his plans to reorganize his department (presentation on file). He explained the benefits associated with this reorganization. He provided a full update to Council on the different initiatives the Police Department is engaged in. He spoke about current partnerships and community involvement. He said the Town Hall meetings are going well because at the end of the day it is all about relationships. He also provided an update on the social media endeavors. He thanked Captain Hernandez for his recent work on the Sequoia Station situation. Council Member Bain thanked the Chief for all the social media that is being used. He asked if there was an internal communication plan and the Chief responded affirmatively. M/S Seybert/Gee to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. B. Block 2/Depot Circle Project Update. (452) Recommendation: Accept the report and authorize the City Manager to (1) enter into negotiations with Lowe Enterprises for the potential development of City- owned property on Winslow Street; and (2) negotiate and execute an agreement for Project Management Services. MINUTE ORDER 12-155 Bill Ekern, Director of Community Development, presented a brief report and noted that a draft Development Agreement has been sent to Hunter Storm. He has connected with the Winslow property owner to discuss the Lowe's Group interest in a housing option on that site. Mr. Ekern said that he would like to bring on a Project Manager to make sure the project is delivered on time, on schedule, and on track on its quality. His hope is that staff will come in September with a possible Development Agreement. Mr. Ekern also said that the Lowe representatives have discussed options with staff and they are interested in developing the Winslow site for housing. Mr. Ekern believes that this is a possibility and he is requesting Council concurrence to begin discussions along these lines. He shared a site map of the Winslow Site — Block 2 layout and discussed moving the circle to a more central area. This would add square footage to the Winslow site and address the issue of area limitations. He spoke about other development opportunities in the area. Mr. Ekern further asked if there is a need for the "circle depot" and staff has begun looking at other options that may be more regular in shape and size to accommodate a possible housing site. He shared a site map concept#2 slide (on file). One Council Member wanted to keep in mind that this could be a conduit and connection for future development. The visual portion was very important for one of the Council Members and how it would fit with the electrification of CalTrain and it could serve both those who work downtown and/or love downtown. One Council Member is not ready to give up the Depot Circle concept since he had not seen these concepts CITY COUNCIL July 9, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 174