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MOTION: It was m/s by Cook-Kallio/Pentin to approve submittal of the 2015-2023 Draft Housing Element Update to the General Plan to HCD, as amended to reflect the recommendations of the Economic Vitality Committee, and direct staff to clarify language in Program 46.5 as described. Mr. Fialho agreed that staff could work to clarify that the city is in the process of planning the east side and that inherent in that process is a commitment to not discriminate against family housing that is affordable to low and very low incomes. With direction from the Council staff would submit the new language to HCD for review and bring it forward to the Council prior to adoption. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne NOES: Councilmember Brown ABSENT: None 13. Presentation on the Bemal Avenue at 1-680 Landscape and Gateway Improvement project and monument sign; and adoption of a resolution approving the Gateway Monument Sign City Traffic Engineer Tassano introduced the item and requested approval of the resolution approving the Gateway Monument Sign, as required by Caltrans. David Gates, landscape architect, presented the design schematics. He shared several plan renderings from various views and described the gateway like components which include decorative Corten walls, a polished granite plinth raised metal lettering and drought resistant landscaping. Councilmember Cook-Kallio asked how well the materials could be expected to withstand graffiti. Mr. Gates explained that graffiti is easily removed from granite with an acetylene torch and Corten, which is a naturally rusting surface, needs only a light scrubbing. Councilmember Brown inquired about the finish of the raised metal lettering. Mr. Gates said he believed it to be a clear-coated brushed bronze, though this could be changed. Councilmember Narum expressed an interest in adding articulations or some other interesting feature to the Corten walls to better capture a sense of the old part of town. Mr. Gates explained that the walls are serpentine in both plane and elevation, which is intended to be agrarian while also subtle and sophisticated. He suggested that they could look into other options including laser cutting to add more visual interest. Councilmember Brown said she also thought the design could more closely represent the old-town look and feel. Mr. Gates added that a 2-foot bronze rendering of the city logo would be inserted into either end of the granite plinth and thought this would also offer a good sense of history. Mr. Fialho acknowledged the Council's desire to see some more historical perspective in the design. Mr. Tassano recommended that the Council adopt the proposed resolution, which does not support the final design, so that staff may forward it to Caltrans. City Council Minutes Page 16 of 17 September 2,2014