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Mr. Dolan gave a brief staff report and stated that based upon response to the Settlement Agreement, the Housing Element update process could benefit from the use of a housing element consultant. Six firms responded to RPF and the top three were interviewed. Baird + Driskell was selected due to their extensive experience with housing elements, their broad planning experience, ability to connect with the community in the public outreach process and work with staff to meet the challenging schedule. He noted that they also have an excellent working relationship with HCD. Mr. Dolan said the second issue is type of public process to be use. The report describes 5 options that range from assigning a Commission as the primary point of input to a more involved process (Option 5), which includes representatives from the Planning Commission, Housing Commission, City Council, and 5 members of the public appointed by the Council to participate in a task force. Staff recommends Option 5. Councilmember Sullivan confirmed with Mr. Fialho would be an uncontested appointment and similar to the Hacienda Task Force process. Councilmember McGovern questioned the time commitment. Mr. Dolan said currently there are 8 scheduled meetings the task force would be invited to, but this may be extended and could be paid for, as needed, with some contingency funds in the budget. Councilmember Sullivan referred to the concluding paragraph which talks about a minor role of the Housing Element Committee as growth management. The Council also talked of another process for looking at new growth management strategies, which was separate from this committee. Mr. Fialho agreed, and was reflected in the next paragraph, called the Council Growth Management Subcommittee to conduct research and analyze various growth management options for the City. He said this subcommittee would be responsible for tracking full implementation of the Urban Habitat settlement timelines. Councilmember McGovern also agreed this made sense because it shows the community how the Council addresses growth in the community now that the housing cap is removed. Mayor Hosterman noted that there were no public speakers. MOTION: It was M/S by Hosterman- Thorne to approve a professional services agreement with Baird + Driskell Community Planning for services in association with the preparation of a Housing Element of the General Plan; and selection of Option 5 for a process for coordinating public participation in the Housing Element update. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook- Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Councilmember Sullivan referred to Kay Ayala's comment regarding the filing fee for candidates, and questioned when this was changed and the reason. Mr. Fialho said while it was not the focus of the report, it was contained in the staff report relating to calling for the election in June. If there is an interest in revisiting this, Council can direct him to place it on a future agenda. City Council Minutes Page 14 of 15 September 7, 2010