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r- build the school is not there. He further advised that he thinks they are already at the threshold of development, funding, and students to support the school. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Swift advised that pursuant to the new gift agreement the use of funds is much broader than that of statutory fees. He advised that the gift agreement puts the discretion of the use of those funds in the hands of the school district. Commissioner Roberts stated that she is concerned about the Housing Element Update and instead of contracting they should look at expanding. She advised that she thinks the transportation issue is covered in the growth management report, noting that every proj ect that the Planning Commission reviews includes a traffic study. r- Commissioner Kameny advised that he concurs with Commissioner Roberts, and he also understands what Commissioner Sullivan is saying regarding the transportation, schools, and air quality impacts, He stated that he thinks the economy takes care of itself and he is fairly happy with the report as presented. He noted that he is concerned with deleting the first-come, first- served allocation, because part of that allocation is for the golf course. He advised that he does not have a problem with the projections and proposed allocations, in that the economy will dictate what the builders want to build. Commissioner Kameny stated that while they talk about the impacts on schools as a result of development, he questioned how the impact of homes that are resold to families is factored into enrollment projections. Mr. Swift advised that the district's demographer makes a "best guess" on enrollment from the existing housing stock. He suggested that the Planning Commission review the housing section in the Growth Management Report as it contains discussion about the demographics of existing neighborhoods, In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Swift advised that the City Council can create a new growth management category. He further advised that the Council has the ability to amend the ordinance. Mr. Swift confirmed that they could amend the ordinance to allow the development of a project that they felt was desirable. He also confirmed that the ordinance could be amended to grant first-come, first-served projects on a case-by-case basis. Commissioner Arkin moved to accept the Growth Management Report as being adequate and recommend to the City Council acceptance of the document. Commissioner Roberts seconded the motion. Chairperson Maas advised that she would like to see included in the motion some type of incentive given to applicants who come forward with zero-net energy and green building practices and that allows the Council to be creative in including such a incentive. Commissioner Arkin amended the motion to accept the growth management report and recommend that the City Council accept it as well, with the addition of a new category of 50 units for "net-zero energy homes" in Table 2, "Present and Future Yearly Allocations and Sub-Allocations (units)." Commissioner Roberts seconded the amended motion. - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 25, 2002 Page 12