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timely fashion. There is the idea of form-based codes, which could take the place of all the local ordinances regarding land use. She asked if the Committee had discussed that idea or would it be willing to discuss it in the future? Mr. Paxson said the Committee has not discussed it but they should. Many issues regarding streamlining deal with how to make the existing structures meaningful to contemporary business and felt that could be done by form-based codes. He did not think the Zoning Code meets current needs for businesses. A lot has been made of the rise of entrepreneurial business in the region, but it is unknown what those businesses will be in the next few years. He did not think the city was well positioned to be nimble enough to deal with how those businesses will grow and adapt in this area. He felt some opportunities could be lost. He believed overhauling the Zoning Code or moving to form-based codes or some other system was a critical part of the process that Council should prioritize soon. Arne Olson believed Council should review this plan to find themes and connections to the General Plan. Sustainability can be viewed in several ways. He noted many small entrepreneurial companies are dealing with green technologies. The city could become an incubator for some of those companies that want to find better ways to use solar energy, generate electricity, etc. That is one of the themes that could find a way into the General Plan. He also wanted to include a theme that Pleasanton is part of the Tri-Valley and some of the challenges should be solved on a region basis and not just on a municipal basis. He thought the entire Tri-Valley should have a housing cap, not just one for each city. Mayor Hosterman commented that is one of the topics being dealt with at the Regional Planning Committee at ABAG. Sharrell Michelotti asked if Council was going to give direction to the Committee? Mayor Hosterman said she would recap some of the topics raised and she expected the Committee to draft a final document, which includes some of the Council's comments. Mr. Fialho said the workshop was held to allow feedback from Council to the Committee and from the Committee to Council. The next step is for staff to bring back all the comments for discussion by the Committee in terms of presenting a final recommendation to the City Council. 2. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mayor Hosterman invited comments from the public. Kevin Close, 871 Sycamore Road, referred to Goal 6 and indicated he agreed with all of it, especially Policy 6.1. He agreed with the strategies as well and felt if a city Joint Workshop City Council/Economic Vitality Committee 12 02/28/06