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<br />more than willing to sit with City staff to determine what would be appropriate and <br />comprehensive in the relationship between the City and the business community. <br /> <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br /> <br />Commissioner Blank indicated that he would like to include the requirements of Homeland <br />Security in this Element. <br /> <br />Ms. Stem replied that that could be addressed. <br /> <br />Acting Chairperson Arkin stated that he would like a discussion included regarding actions to be <br />taken in the event of a major emergency including being told what to do, where to go to look for <br />family members, etc. <br /> <br />Ms. Stem noted that the City has detailed procedures included in its Emergency Plan such as <br />earthquake preparedness. She added that more information could be included in consultation <br />with Police and Fire Department staff. <br /> <br />Commissioner Roberts stated that she would like to see the City coordinate with Mr. Paxson and <br />the business community. <br /> <br />Commissioner Blank indicated that he would like to see updated graphics and maps, even if they <br />have to be in rough-draft format. <br /> <br />Ms. Stem advised that the City's GIS Division is preparing colored graphics and maps with <br />various levels. She added that all the tables and figures would be integrated into the Element <br />when it is finally put together. <br /> <br />The Commission then went through the draft text and various Goals, Policies, and Programs and <br />made the following comments: <br /> <br />GEOLOGIC HAZARDS <br /> <br />Page V-5 CNon-Earthquate-Related Geologic Hazards <br /> <br />· Commissioner Roberts expressed concern about the 25 percent slope. She asked for a <br />clear definition of "essential for development" and indicated that she would like to see <br />the programs and policies address "prohibit major grading where existing slopes are <br />25 percent or greater." <br />· Commissioner Blank stated that development should not be encouraged on 25 percent <br />slopes or areas prone to landslides. He added that encouraging development on a <br />40-50 percent slope just because a developer can afford to do so is not good planning. <br />· Acting Chairperson Arkin concurred, indicating that the presence of technology does not <br />mean it should be done. <br /> <br />EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, July 27, 2005 <br /> <br />Page 3 of 10 <br />