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. I , . I . ., which can be combined with the density bonus to provide affordable units, and the '- City's support of the State's density bonus law, manufactured housing, and other state codes that allow for variances to rebuild more units on a lot than local laws allow. Senior Planner Riordan said in addition to the programs and policies that Council has already approved staff is recommending additional ideas for inclusion in the Housing Element, and asked for Council and Planning Commission input. These include the already implemented Education Outreach and Tool Box Initiative which include materials designed to dispel the myths about affordable housing. It explains that affordable housing is available for moderate income occupations such as teachers and planners. There are other programs available for the homeless and low income people. Senior Planner Riordan said a design charette would be helpful to visualize the potential impacts of newly zoned, mixed use areas, such as along El Camino Real and Woodside Road. The hearings designed to describe the new zoning were poorly attended although 600 notices were sent, and staff would like to hold another educational program, this time in the form of a design charette. Senior Planner Riordan asked for input on another amendment to the accessory dwellings ordinance; a new zoning classification, R-l Moderate Density; amending the requirements for a triplex; rezoning underutilized industrial lots for residential use; and - expanding the Mobile Home District. Kathleen Mahany, HHCC member, said the Housing Element does not require inclusion of a Mission Statement, but the HHCC developed one and believes it is important to present at the time a permit is requested. She asked Council to consider it. Ian Bain, Chairman of the HHCC, asked Council to consider how much affordable housing impacts iterns that come before the Council. He cited police officers' comments made at the last meeting, that they could not afford to live in Redwood City. He said traffic is severely impacted by commuters to Redwood City. Councilman Claire said that when he was Chairman of the HHCC many years ago, housing was the number one issue on the Peninsula. Now it is traffic. He said years ago Redwood City had more housing than jobs, but that has also changed. He asked for more information on the perception that more housing will reduce traffic. MEMO 10/21/97 Council and Planning Commissioners asked for suggestions on how to involve the HHCC earlier in the process. MEMO 10/21/97 - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION OCTOBER20,1997 STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 PAGE 17 Page No. 601