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Mayor Thorne echoed her frustration over the state's meddling in local affairs, some that he and others have fought and will continue to fight through the League of California Cities. Councilmember Narum echoed some of that frustration and hoped the city would have some success in impressing this upon newer legislators, but she also pointed out the importance of complying with the law that is in effect. She said she was pleased with the variety of housing types supported in the Housing Element, specifically second units which she saw as an excellent opportunity to disperse new housing throughout the city. She reiterated her discomfort with new development in the face of the drought and its impact on existing residents. She said she hoped that any changes to growth management with regards to affordability to lean more towards borrowing units from future years as opposed to any of the other options mentioned. She also echoed the Vice-Mayor's comments regarding the CM Capital 2 site. Mayor Thome noted that the city's more recent and notable legal difficulties could have been avoided with a certified Housing Element, which says something on the importance of complying with state law regardless of one's opinion of its requirements. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Narum to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 15-727 approving the City-Initiated General Plan amendment to approving an updated housing element of the General Plan for the 2015-2023 Planning Period as filed under Case P14-0440 and introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2111 approving the City-Initiated rezoning of the CM Capital 2 Site (5758 and 5794 West Las Positas Boulevard, as filed under case P141309 to change the density from a minimum of 30 residential units per acre to a maximum of 12.5 units per acre. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne NOES: None ABSENT: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL - None COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Thome reported that he would be in Washington, DC attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors during the next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. The Council extended a tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who have died in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Respectfully submitted, Karen Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 January 6,2015