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Mr. Fialho said the General Plan's new concepts for mixed use provide clarity on that intent and that it is one already embraced in the master planning process. Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio read from the General Plan that "a major goal of the master plan should be to foster..." She asked for stronger language, stating that "should be" holds no meaning nor specifies any intent. The Council supported the amendment: "A major goal of the master plan should consider transit oriented development including public open spaces and plazas, and add to downtown vitality." Councilmember Sullivan voiced support for TODs when they provide a true mixed -use and walk able community. He voiced concern that rezoning the entire Hacienda Business Park as mixed use gets away from that concept and raises issues with growth and sustainability. He concurred with Councilmember McGovern that it would be more appropriate to rezone only the portion of the park that is centrally located to transit. Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio questioned whether that change could carry any ramifications. Mr. Roush said that under the current Housing Element, the city has a commitment to rezone property to accommodate the remainder of its RENA allocation for the 2009 planning period. This cannot be done until the General Plan is amended to allow for that use. While a smaller portion of mixed -use designation would allow for that rezoning, the Housing Element is due for revision. Recent changes in state law require updated Housing Elements to carry an inventory of property zoned for high density residential development or else designate spots where that development can occur by right. Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio questioned and confirmed that the flexibility of mixed -use designation would allow the city to comply with state law regardless of any intent to develop it as mixed -use. Mayor Hosterman questioned and confirmed that limiting the mixed -use designation would raise an opportunity for unintended loss of local control. Councilmember McGovern reiterated concern that rezoning the entire park mixed -use over and above the already approved capacity is not something the infrastructure can support. She doubted that re- designation of the entire business park would be necessary to meet RHNA demands and cautioned that combined with elimination of the housing cap, it would open one area of town to intense growth. Mayor Hosterman said the Council should be capable of shepherding projects that fit well within that area. Councilmember McGovern said the public is expecting a business park and that she cannot support the land use if left as proposed. Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio acknowledged the expectations of the community in terms of this park. She said this is a policy document, not something written in stone, and the mixed -use designation does not automatically provide for high- density development. She stressed that the Council's goal should be to provide a policy document that reflects what is current in state law while still being mindful of the commitment to retain this community's character. Councilmember Sullivan acknowledged the difficulties and asked if the General Plan could be amended to reflect the necessary units once they are determined by the Housing Element. Mr. Roush explained that re- designating all or a portion of the business park does not create the zoning, which is what the HCD looks at with respect to RHNA numbers. He said that staff will return City Council Minutes Page 9 of 14 July 21, 2009