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_ Planning Commission meetings on the General Plan Update, focusing on land use as the first priority of study issues. Mr. Rasmussen suggested that a series of five land use study meetings be held; the first meeting would be primarily an informational presentation by staff regarding both residential and non-residential vacant land. He noted that it would be noticed in the newspaper as an informational meeting. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Rasmussen advised that there would be no direction taken at this meeting. The next meeting may be appropriate for direction and added that staff would prepaze a report with respect to housing location and density that would relate to implementing the Housing Element. This particular study item would address additional zoning for multi-family housing. Chairperson Roberts noted that Brian Swift told her that she could look at these meetings as Land Use 101 and was not intended to give staff direction. Mr. Rasmussen advised that staff would provide substantial background information and that the Commission may wish to provide initial input for alternative azeas of study or a general consensus for direction to be taken. These ideas could be included into the traffic model which should be done by that time. Commissioner Fox noted that the Livermore Planning Commission, in examining El Charro - Road and I-580, recommended that 165 acres be converted from business park to limited agricultural uses. Chairperson Roberts noted that it was very important to start addressing land use issues and that between June and September 2003, the Livermore Planning Commission held 12 separate meetings in addition to their regular meetings. Commissioner Sullivan noted that land use and traffic were crucial issues and that the City's goals should be established before any other discussions take place. He noted that the Planning Commission has not held any meetings to discuss the outcome of the recent community meetings. Chairperson Roberts suggested that the first workshop be held on Februazy 18, 2004. Commissioner Sullivan advised that the Energy Committee would also meet that night. Chairperson Roberts suggested that Thursday, February 19, would be an alternative meeting date. She suggested that staff communicate with the Commissioners through e-mail when they have their calendars available to formalize a date. She added that the Senior Center would be a good location. Chairperson Roberts commented that the meeting should be recorded and minutes should be taken. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 28, 2004 Page 2 of 3