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SIRACUSA:So whether we call it a public hearing or not were still required to do that and to notice the public? YUEN:Right. SIRACUSA:Thank you. ALAMEDA:Thats correct. Commissioner Watanabe, you have a question? WATANABE:Just so that Im kind of clear, I guess Mr. Iwashitas concern was that the County Council was kind of like out of order as far as proposing a resolution. But that said, I believe the Director is making this recommendation because he does feel like the rules need to be amended. And, so, this would be what you feel is a more workable type of procedure that could lessen the use and would be easier for the Department to comply with, and alsoyet provide some balancebetweenboththeCouncilandthePlanningDepartment,andthePlanningCommission? Is that where were at? YUEN:Right. Definitely I think that Exhibit 3 is better than the wording of the current procedures on General Plan amendments. I have to say that if it were not for the Council initiating this, it would have been a low priority to meddle with the amendment procedures which -. But, you know, they sent the bill down which essentially we either make a favorable or unfavorable recommendation on their bill standing alone or take the opportunity to look at it and see how others can be improved since they seem to want to take up this subject up at the present time. So, yes, I mean, I do think that the Exhibit 3 does significantly improve whats in the current General Plan. ALAMEDA:Commissioner Watanabe? WATANABE:Follow-up. Yeah, I went through the Councils proposal and it seems like you were working very diligently to make sure theres some kind of balance between the power that is exerted, you know -. And so I kind of like your revisions, really. ALAMEDA:Okay. Let me see, were not taking any action today so just put all your comments on the table, whatever it is, get it out; and then go home, go review it, think about it, come back again, talk about it again. So Im going to ask for final comments. All right. Commissioner Iwashita? IWASHITA:Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would like some direction from our Council, I guess, about the concerns I raised on that language directing, making directions as far as timeframe which are contrary to the General Plan 16.2 and what effect, if any, it might have under the validity of the resolution. And dont have to be today, it can be at our next meeting when we consider this again. Cause I dont want to proceed, you know, if it can be argued that, you know, the process was initiated contrary to law; and, therefore, you know, we can go through this whole process, and itll be challenged in court by someone who doesnt like you, and then itll be thrown out. So I want to make sure its started properly. I do agree it should be a low priority in terms of where we spend our time because in the big picture the General Plan is supposed to a document that is considered and adopted and intended 8EXHIBIT B