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7.1.C. - Page 6 <br /> the Redwood Creek improvements. While she understands it is costly and a long term <br /> goal, it was important to list it as a possibility, and she was pleased to see that inclusion. <br /> Another Council Member agreed with some of the prior comments. He was pleased to <br /> see the Climate Action Plan on the Consent Calendar. He mentioned that they have <br /> been working hard to get more pedestrian and bicycle access in the City and would like <br /> to continue that. He asked about a particular area that was left outside of the General <br /> Plan about Tidal Plan Zoning and an Urban Reserve overlay. He wanted to know if this <br /> was going to be discussed at a later date or this was going to be left unresolved. Staff <br /> concurred that it be left unresolved. The Council Member wanted to know if this was <br /> going to be needed for the General Plan, and we should leave it until something comes <br /> up to force the issue. Mr. Ekern confirmed. This Council Member said we may want to <br /> reconsider that at some point, but he'll leave it at that for now. <br /> One other Council Member wanted to point out that the General Plan is a vision of <br /> where the City is headed. He stated that what the City had planned, is now reality. He <br /> said the changes in the Plan made sense to the changing community around us. He <br /> encourages staff to keep it up and that we should celebrate the fact that we have a <br /> roadmap and we are achieving it. With regards to the RHNA numbers, he opined that <br /> Redwood City has done a phenomenal job creating housing. He feels that we <br /> surpassed the RHNA numbers, especially compared to other cities in the Peninsula. <br /> He thanked Mr. Ekern for the report. <br /> Another Council Member brought up two matters: dual plumbing and how that is being <br /> included with new developments. Mr. Ekern said it is part of the requirement for the <br /> new permits and it's expected when it is built. Also, the same Council Member <br /> expressed concerns of higher density neighborhoods where there are smaller lots how <br /> the parking availability may be impacted. She asked staff to look at this issue, <br /> especially if lots are merging. Mr. Ekern said those were valid points. He stated that <br /> the City will be looking at a series of Zoning Code Amendments that will get to the heart <br /> of the issue, looking at secondary dwellings and alternative solutions, and ensuring that <br /> density areas are where they should be like the corridors in the downtown area. <br /> Mayor Gee inquired as to why the Assisted Living units were not counted towards the <br /> housing stock numbers. Mr. Ekern said he too didn't quite understand the dynamics as <br /> to why but will get back to the Council on this issue. The Mayor mentioned that as the <br /> population grows older, he would like to be counted and that there will be a growing <br /> need for assisted living. He also shared some statistics about shared transportation <br /> and location of housing on how there is a need for it. The Mayor also noted that this is <br /> a great report, and he is proud that tonight's agenda shows that the City is getting stuff <br /> done. <br /> Dr. Bell clarified that via the Community Benefits Program staff will be working with <br /> developers on a menu of options to help with City needs. The name of that program is <br /> officially changing to Partnership Redwood City. <br /> B. Proposed Capital Improvement Program budget for fiscal year 2014-15 <br /> Recommendation: <br /> CITY COUNCIL April 7, 2014 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br />