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<br />DRAFT <br /> <br />Page 10 <br />Commission Pearce requested that "1999-00" be changed to "1999-2000" in paragraph 3. <br /> <br />Page 11 <br />There were no comments. <br /> <br />Pages 12-13 <br />Commissioner Blank noted that he could not find a specific policy about the City's "rainy day" <br />reserve. Ms. Ott replied that the policies in this document were broader, calling for "adequate <br />reserves." She added that the City had a framework of additional policies that are presented <br />annually with the budget, reflecting in more detail Commissioner Blank's concerns. She noted <br />that ten percent ($8 million) of the General Fund revenue is maintained for economic <br />uncertainties. There are also several other reserves that can be drawn upon, available by policy. <br />From a business standpoint, Commissioner Blank stated that he was uneasy that the reserve fund <br />was not codified more specifically. <br /> <br />Pages 14 -15 <br />Commissioner Roberts liked the language "Enhance the efficiency of the City's service delivery <br />and permitting process." <br /> <br />Pages 16-17 <br />Commissioner Roberts noted that Program 8.3' s "Work proactively with the League of <br />California Cities to monitor legislation..." was taken up by Ms. Nerland during her tenure. She <br />suggested that Ms. Harryman notify the Commission when the legislature is enacting legislation <br />that would compel the City to pay more, relinquish local power, or implement major redesigns. <br /> <br />Pages 18 -19 <br />Chairperson Arkin inquired whether the Ponderosa project would qualify for Policy 13.9 <br />regarding large housing projects. He would like more quantitative details regarding this policy. <br />Ms. Stem believed that 25 units may qualify moving forward because 100-unit PUDs were <br />probably not in the City's future. <br /> <br />Page 20 <br />Commissioner Roberts expressed concern about Program 14.4 regarding PERS, which read, <br />".. . except as otherwise determined by the City Council." She believed it should read, "future <br />increases above the normal rate" because the City Council can amend the General Plan at any <br />time. Ms. Ott believed the intention was to provide some flexibility in reacting quickly to a <br />change in circumstances. The intention was to provide a circumstance to deal with any <br />exceptions in a public environment. <br /> <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. <br /> <br />Sean LeMoine, 4574 River Rock Hill Road, noted that he was surprised to find out how much of <br />the City's revenue comes from property taxes. He believed the City should encourage new <br />building, particularly in updating the General Plan and the zoning changes on the west side of <br /> <br />DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, March 29, 2006 Page 5 of 6 <br />