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Peter Katz, Com -Link member, spoke support of the project noting he attended the three public meeting. Vice Chair Martinez thanked Mr. Cavazos, staff and consultants, added the importance of guidance and support of the project when it goes to OCTA, noted the need for walkability and bikeability for pedestrians and cyclists Cathy Higley, Consultant from Cordoba Corporation, spoke on the public meetings. Chairman Sarmiento noted to start the line in the city is significant along with the stimulus to the city and thanked staff. Committee member Benavides arrived at 5:15 p.m. Committee member Benavides asked for the last week of comment period for the project, that an email be sent to community groups and the Chamber for any last minute feedback and comments. 1 DISCUSSION OF THE REVISED REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE THIRD & BROADWAY PARKING STRUCTURE SITE Ms. Haluza provided background information on the initial Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that was sent out, noted proposals received, discussed the Mini - Technical Assistance Panel (Mini -TAP) conducted by Urban Land Institute (ULI) professionals on the project who provided technical advice. Staff took the feedback, had a parking management study done for the site and had urban designer John Kaliski of John Kaliski Architects draft up specific modeling of the site which Ms. Haluza then reviewed. Mr. Cavazos noted the city would be financially responsible for any public parking below grade and the developer would be responsible for anything above grade based on their needs, noted an architectural allowance will be placed in RFQ and discussed financing. Vice Chair Martinez noted the importance of the parking study, the marketing for the locations for alternative parking during the construction, and the possibility of partnering with the County for parking on weekends and asked Mr. Cavazos to list all of the city's assets in the downtown for any facilities that are underutilized for other opportunities. Ms. Haluza noted Mr. Cavazos is working on getting new technology with better parking management apps with updated meters and introduced the new Downtown Development Liaison Leigh Eisen. Ms. Haluza noted the next step is to complete the revisions to the RFQ and release the document Discussion ensued on the architecture and the historic integrity of the downtown, and input from the community. Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 2 June 30, 2014 13A -2 X