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7.1.A. - Page 25 <br /> Rachel Holt (votes by: Bain, Howard Pierce and Gee) <br /> Ernie Schmidt (votes by: Aguirre, Bain, Howard, Foust, and Gee) <br /> Ms. Giselle Hale received votes from Council Members Aguirre and Foust and Ms. <br /> Josephine Thompson received a vote from Council Member Pierce and the three <br /> successful applicants for appointment to the Planning Commission were Janet <br /> Borgens, Rachel Elisabeth Holt, and Ernie Schmidt. MINUTE ORDER 14 -021 <br /> B. US 101/84 Interchange Improvement Project Overview and Community <br /> Outreach Strategy <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Receive staff report on project and community outreach strategy and provide <br /> guidance to the consultant team. MINUTE ORDER 14 -022 <br /> Ms. Manzi, Senior Transportation Coordinator, said this is the first step in a long <br /> process to increase the safety, mobility, and connectivity at this interchange, and she <br /> then introduced Paul Krupka, Project Manager, who then in turn introduced two people <br /> as seasoned professionals: Scott Kelsey, Senior Transportation Manager with URS <br /> Corporation and Eileen Goodwin, Principal of Apex Strategies and Community Outreach <br /> Strategy Lead for the consultant team. Mr. Kelsey provided an overview of the project <br /> including the area map, overview, purpose and need, roles and the schedule. <br /> (presentation on file). Ms. Goodwin provided an overview of their goals, approach and <br /> schedule for community outreach (presentation on file). The community outreach <br /> approach plan was elaborated on. <br /> One Council Member wants to be sure the stakeholders' listing is inclusive, of both <br /> private and commercial residents, particularly east of 101 and residents of the Inner <br /> Harbor, so that they may be a part of any discussions and planning. Ms. Goodwin <br /> responded that they would be happy to take more information and cross check against <br /> their current listing to ensure they have everyone. This Council Member also asked that <br /> they plan and agree in advance as to who will handle what in the event of any <br /> emergencies now and going forward between the City and Caltrans. <br /> The Council was very appreciated of the plan moving forward and expressed thanks to <br /> staff and the consultant for the thorough approach. <br /> C. Community Benefits <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Consider the preliminary research conducted by City staff, take public <br /> comment and provide further direction and outreach preferences regarding <br /> community benefits. No decision is required. <br /> Mr. Ekern, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the research <br /> staff has done in looking at comparable cities' community benefits programs and what <br /> they may have in common and what it means. They had also met with local <br /> stakeholders to get a feeling for a possible range of contributors and partners for these <br /> CITY COUNCIL January 27, 2014 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 <br />