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~ of uses. Presently, there is conflict with a more rigid segregation of uses. The existing mix with the designation in the ordinance is limited e to existing developments and does not take into account new development situations, which has been of concern to the Planning Commission. There is an update process available that is an immediate way to deal with the situation. Proposal 16: This proposal says that the Planning Commission should study the possibility of requiring larger residential developments to provide a mix of housing units that address the needs of lower-income families. Ms. Miller wondered if that will ever happen. She feels it is a noble goal. Mr. Saul responded that to a certain extent it falls in the category of a notable objective. This type of notion is called "inclusionary zoning" and it has been 'tried on the West Coast, Los Angeles being a prime example. To date, the ones he has seen have many exceptions, and he has not been able to see where they have been remarkably successful. Another problem is the definition of the word "large." Information on what has been tried in other communities can be reviewed if Council so desires. Assistant Manager mentioned that Victoria, BC, has allowed developers to add multiple units to the density factor when providing low-income housing on the basis that the per-unit cost will be lower since the building is a substantial structure to begin with. Robin Johnson, HCC, said this proposal is also in the Housing Dispersal Policy and that the Joint Housing Committee will be working on it in the coming year. Mr. Carlson noted that at the public hearing there was talk of a modification which would say that the City should IIrequire" rather than "study." Staff felt the present wording is more appropriate. Mr. Carlson also mentioned that, on a previously discussed proposal, e namely Policy III-D-3, staff is suggesting that the words "newly con- structed" be omitted. There was general consensus on that idea. Res. No. 3235--Authorizing modifications to Chapter 3, "Growth," for the 1974 Community Goals and Policies Document was read by number and title. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. V. CETA APPEALS PROCESS--STAFF PRESENTATION (MEMO DISTRIBUTED) Assistant Manager said that part of the City's role is to review the recommendations made by the Program Agent Advisory Council. He drew attention to Proposal 4 that states the Council will not receive public testimony on appeals, but will move to reaffirm the Program Agent Advisory Council recommendations or return the recommendations to them for further consideration. It was felt that Council should review the record, but not debate the decision at the Council level. In appeal cases of the Advisory Council IS recommendation, the matter could be referred back to e 511 10/17/79--12