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7.1.B. - Page 38 <br /> • Community Benefits <br /> • Design focused standards versus height focus <br /> He mentioned that he realized that the 17 Guiding Principles helped with moving <br /> forward and he believes that the new principles need to be narrowed and defined as <br /> they move forward. Lastly, the same Council Member believes that Redwood City <br /> needs to stay focused on its own process and allow for a parallel process for private <br /> development to move forward. <br /> Another Council Member spoke about her experience of attending the Conference of <br /> Mayors and met with cities like Santa Barbara with a similar population. She took this <br /> project to the conference to get feedback as to what they would do with this project, and <br /> the University of Houston sent a group of students to study it. They came up with a lot of <br /> similar things like the Task Force did. She likes the themes of the Guiding Principles <br /> and how they brought the differences of the Task Force members together. She <br /> thanked Planning Commissioner Radcliffe for the photos of Crissey Field, which this <br /> Council Member thought was intriguing. This Council Member also said that she really <br /> likes each option, and she hopes we don't become parochial when we can broaden our <br /> horizons. She believes this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a difference in the <br /> community. <br /> One other Council Member said that she believes that what Mr. Ekern presented are <br /> correct options. She views the Inner Harbor area as a recreation destination area. For <br /> the wetlands, she wants to assess both the bay and the creeks to understand what the <br /> best use is for these. She has some serious concerns with the Jay Paul development <br /> and how it relates to the industrial area, as well as the commercial and truck traffic. She <br /> would like much more public use of shared private recreation areas. She would like to <br /> maintain the concept of affordable housing and floating community and hopes for a <br /> transition plan for those who are currently there. Also, this same Council Member would <br /> like to take advantage of the opportunities for dredging. <br /> Another Council Member concurred with the comments aforementioned, and asked <br /> another Council Member about Open Space and if that includes the partnerships, and if <br /> these were counted. The Council Member clarified that if it is open to the public then it <br /> should be counted toward the Open Space. This same Council Member opined that it is <br /> too early to shorten down the Guiding Principles. She said that she wants to ensure that <br /> this is a transparent process for the community, even though it ultimately is the Planning <br /> Commission and Council's decision. Therefore, she is comfortable with proceeding. <br /> This Council Member also inquired if there is an interest for Council to open a <br /> conversation with State Lands Commission regarding the issues that were brought forth <br /> this evening. Mayor Gee interjected and asked if there were other questions as he was <br /> not ready to pool the Council. <br /> She responded that she wants to ensure that when it comes to open space, the Council <br /> is the deciding body. She would like to know when it will happen and what the process <br /> would be. Dr. Bell advised Mr. Ekern to talk about the normal process is for developing <br /> the plan. Mr. Ekern said that first they will write the Project Description. Then, it will be <br /> CITY COUNCIL May 12, 2014 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 16 <br />