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development and noted the location is not ideal for retail, and there is a concern about the amount of <br /> parking available for specific uses. <br /> It was noted converting units to all rental, would not be consistent with the project. <br /> Councilmember Pentin referenced ambulance access and asked whether there have been incidences <br /> of ambulances not being able to reach the hospital. Mr. Tassano reported he has received no <br /> complaints. Additionally, he addressed the cost of adaptive software noting it requires new cameras as <br /> well as new software, noted adaptive signal systems have existed for a long time and reported <br /> challenges in terms of identifying what the system is doing. He reported staff has no data in terms of <br /> the number of pedestrians and bicyclists prior to the change on Owens Drive. <br /> Councilmember Narum asked for clarification regarding parking and staff reported the developer was a <br /> residential developer and was opposed at including retail. The City required them to do it, recognizing <br /> there could be challenges but it would have been more challenging without parking. Mr. Tassano <br /> addressed efforts at increasing public safety in the area and stated the proposed software would <br /> address the need for increased safety. <br /> Mayor Thorne asked regarding special requirements from the courts and staff addressed the <br /> uniqueness of the sites and the necessity for special requirements, such as allowing 30 units per acre. <br /> Mr. Fialho added the City spent time and resources defending a local land use policy that would have <br /> limited growth in the community to no more than 29,000 residential units. Under court order, the City <br /> was required to zone the properties at the current density. <br /> Mayor Thorne addressed the original consideration noting many Councilmembers advocated for having <br /> true TOD on this facility, which requires retail on the lowest floors. Council decided to have a live/work <br /> option so that there would not be excessive retail and parking. <br /> Councilmember Pentin reported the matter was considered by the Task Force for over a year, then <br /> went to the Planning Commission and Council. <br /> Councilmember Olson added Transit Oriented Development was quite the rage then. He noted it was <br /> not this Council that set this up. <br /> Mayor Thorne asked whether staff has considered alternative ways to get out of that parking lot at <br /> BART, Mr. Tassano reported one of the things staff reviewed was reasons why people do not use other <br /> exits and stated it was just a matter of proximity. Staff also looked at the possibility of building a parking <br /> structure on the east side of the site. Mayor Thorne felt there is low probability that BART will build a <br /> parking structure. <br /> Mayor Thorne opened public comment. <br /> David Fisch expressed support for the current recommendations, noting traffic is a problem. If the City <br /> widens the road, there will be more cars and there will be similar delays. He encouraged promoting <br /> alternate modes of transportation to commute. <br /> Jim Van Dyke thanked staff for the changes it made to the site and stated he feels safer with the <br /> improvements made at Owens Drive. He felt one of the most dangerous areas for bicyclists is on Santa <br /> Rita and commented on the need for improved safety, promoting physical activity through different <br /> modes of transportation and saving the environment. <br /> Craig Lanway spoke against proposed changes at Owens Drive and indicated narrowing the east side <br /> to one lane would present problems and asked this matter to be studied, carefully. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 January 16. 2018 <br />