17:49:30 From Jami Williams, RRM Design Group to Waiting Room Participants: Hello, We will start the meeting shortly. thank you for attending! 18:17:03 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Jeffrey Sobrato(Direct Message): can you please mute yourself 18:22:54 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Everyone: Hello! Please write any questions in this chat feature and please send them to all meeting hosts / co-hosts. Thank you! 18:28:10 From Lena's iPad to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Hi Rachel, All is not an option, 18:28:32 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Lena's iPad(Direct Message): can you try it now? 18:28:46 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Lena's iPad(Direct Message): i just updated the settings 18:29:07 From Lena's iPad to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Yes, it is to EVERYONE…participants and hosts. 18:29:13 From Caroline Bauhaus to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Thanks for this overview. How is the team integrating best practices/examining model cities regarding “people first” city design? In my 30 years in SC most conversations about downtown focus on cars. Focusing on people and increasing foot traffic in the downtown will benefit our businesses 18:29:24 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Lena's iPad(Direct Message): wonderful. 18:29:28 From Karen Molinari, HCT, (She/her) to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Alleys can be used for bicycling traffic with cars moved behind those in parking lots. 18:29:46 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Caroline Bauhaus(Direct Message): caroline can you send that to everyone 18:30:12 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Karen Molinari, HCT, (She/her)(Direct Message): can you send that to everyone? 18:30:45 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Everyone: https://www.slido.com/ 18:30:52 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Everyone: 3606582 18:30:53 From Mary Bates to Everyone: Are there any decisions made on the permanent closure of Laurel street? 18:32:11 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): I cn 18:32:30 From Richard Domaszewicz to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Concerned about the retail stores that have lost customers due to the street closure, what are the plans to help them? 18:32:53 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): I can't get to my browser while on Zoom! Now what? 18:32:54 From mariashaldybin to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): What happens in San Carlos, stays in San Carlos 😂 18:33:48 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): How do I get to my browser? 18:34:04 From Samina Ginwalla (she/her) to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Just to confirm, if you are on DTAC we can’t poll right? 18:34:30 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Explain jhow to open a new tab===on a mac? 18:35:11 From Caroline Bauhaus to Everyone: Thanks for the overview. How is the team integrating best practices/examining model cities regarding “people first” city design? In my 30 years in SC most conversations about downtown focus on cars. A focus on people and increasing foot traffic in the downtown will benefit our businesses 18:35:22 From Jami Williams, RRM Design Group to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): how many are in the workshop 18:35:34 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Nancy Oliver(Direct Message): control T for a new tab 18:36:00 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Jami Williams, RRM Design Group(Direct Message): 149 18:36:08 From Jami Williams, RRM Design Group to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): scroll downt please 18:36:28 From Lena's iPad to Everyone: If folks are still stuck using the poll feature, perhaps you can invite folks to enter their answer in the Chat window to ensure you are capturing feedback. 18:36:42 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Control T does nothing! so now what? 18:36:54 From Jami Williams, RRM Design Group to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): can i jump in with a comment? 18:36:55 From Will Strohl to Everyone: Past, present, or future? 18:37:04 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Jami Williams, RRM Design Group(Direct Message): yes! 18:37:32 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Answer to question—not easy to get to. 18:39:14 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Historical information. 18:39:27 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Better handicapped parking close in. 18:39:47 From Josh Wallace to Everyone: …or saving historic building 18:40:24 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Go to SC—none pf the above! 18:40:37 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): None of the above. 18:41:12 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Can't afford to eat out very much! 18:41:24 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Father of San Carlos. 18:42:33 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Retail, but not more restaurants. 18:44:00 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Mixed use with retail. 18:44:35 From Lena's iPad to Everyone: I wish we had none of the above or open comment fields 18:44:39 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): 1925 18:44:50 From hanneh vandermeyden to Everyone: what are you doing to bring technology businesses to San Carlos 18:45:24 From Jami Williams, RRM Design Group to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): i message him that too :) nice 18:45:45 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Walk with cane. Need close-in parking. 18:46:32 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Nancy Oliver(Direct Message): thank you appreciate you sharing! 18:46:38 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Improved sidewalks and closer parking. 18:47:32 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): You forgot about colose in parking. 18:47:48 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): one half to one block. 18:49:01 From Pam Leffler to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): I'm sure you are aware that many cities are re-envisioning their downtowns following the changes brought by the pandemic. I wanted to mention that Santa Barbara is currently also working with consultants to remake their downtown. It might be interesting for the team to check in to see if there are any innovative ideas that can be considered for inspiration in San Carlos! Realizing of course that the styles of these two cities are distinct. 18:49:05 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Private parking (bank), or street parking if available near my destination 18:49:38 From Maggie to Everyone: I'm not clear if the SamTrans is public parking? 18:49:57 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Redwood City 18:50:44 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Everyone: another comment that was messaged directly 'Concerned about the retail stores that have lost customers due to the street closure, what are the plans to help them?' 18:50:57 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Everyone: here is another one 'I'm sure you are aware that many cities are re-envisioning their downtowns following the changes brought by the pandemic. I wanted to mention that Santa Barbara is currently also working with consultants to remake their downtown. It might be interesting for the team to check in to see if there are any innovative ideas that can be considered for inspiration in San Carlos! Realizing of course that the styles of these two cities are distinct.' 18:52:15 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Stanford U. 18:53:22 From Mike to Everyone: For improvements to downtown and alleys why haven’t the choices of traffic and parking been provided. These are big issues. Have to find a way to make cars work and the alleys may be a viable option since they already handle deliveries etc 18:54:41 From Kristen Clements (she/her) to Everyone: slido was fun - i liked it 18:55:15 From Monette's iPad to Everyone: Slide was easy to use. 18:55:19 From Mark Stieglitz to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): slido was great, easy! 18:55:46 From Helen Mickiewicz to Everyone: What is the plan for the Depot building? There was a restaurant there before The Trestle was built, but the city eliminated the parking lot for the location, so does the city envision another business locating there? If not, what's the plan? 18:56:28 From Lena's iPad to Everyone: Thank you for answering my question. 18:56:46 From Alexander Kent to Everyone: That building's leasing is covered by Caltrain. 18:57:32 From Josh Wallace to Everyone: Please consider pro-actively protecting the few “historic” buildings/places we have. 18:57:37 From Alexander Kent to Everyone: Their urgency to get such buildings leased is...not as urgent as a private landlord's urgency might be. I'm friends with the leasing agent that typically covers that type of building lease for Caltrain. I'll email him now. 18:57:53 From Wayne Macktinger to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Need to excuse myself now. I have a keen knowledge of the retail real estate space. Available to discuss how I may able to “give back' to SC, as a long term resident here. Feel free to reach out to me @ 650-595-4300. W. Macktinger 18:57:55 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): The depot bui;ding was unfortunately almost eliminated from view with the encroachmenbt of th apartment buildings--too close to the depot. And yes, it eliminaged the use of the building as a restaurant. 18:58:01 From Pranita Venkatesh to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): Polling was insightful and the results are immediate. Well done 18:58:49 From Mark Stieglitz to Everyone: Slido was great, easy! 18:58:52 From Vivienne Kelvin - Vabrato to Everyone: What's happening to the Depot Café? 18:59:27 From Elizabeth Chun to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): But Sam Tran has all these signs on the top floor that says no parking. 18:59:30 From Helen Mickiewicz to Everyone: Thanks for that answer. 18:59:41 From Lena's iPad to Everyone: An area some folks may have forgotten about is Santana Row. If we are looking at generating revenue and having cozy sitting areas with light live music, remember Santana Jazz?, then Santana Row is a great model! 18:59:46 From Allison Chang to Everyone: Depot could be a good spot for the museum… 18:59:52 From Mike to Everyone: I posted a question earlier about cars and traffic and parking. What is the plan for improving car and parking for downtown incl use of alley space 18:59:56 From Nancy Oliver to Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group)(Direct Message): I want to know if the city and the consultants are paying attention to our historic sites within the area being studied! There have been some problems with unauthorized changes to some buildings without follow-up from the city. 19:00:15 From Henry Eng to Everyone: in the review of permanent street closure, is the plan going to look beyond the 700 block to include the 600 block and part of San Carlos Avenue? 19:00:45 From Mila Paul to Everyone: Will Cal Train Parking be free of charge in the evenings and on weekends? 19:00:47 From Vivienne Kelvin - Vabrato to Everyone: Can you pave Laurel Steet like we have in all major cities in Europe (for years) 19:00:58 From Mike to Everyone: Please do NOT compare this to Santana Row. Some of that thinking went into the commercial space at the Caltrain Depot and it is not the right fit 19:03:57 From Ariela St Pierre to Everyone: Why will it take so long to develop the plan? 19:03:59 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Everyone: here is the Downtown Specific Plan project website https://www.sancarlosdowntownplan.com/ 19:04:01 From Alexander Kent to Everyone: There are two new restaurants opening in the new construction portion of the "Trestle" project: 1) Impasto Pizzeria, and 2) Out of the Barrel Taproom. 19:04:11 From Will Strohl to Everyone: Laurel street needs to be closed to traffic permanently and replaced with mixed use streets that include pedestrian and cycling only features (not cars), complete with retractable bollards to aid with events, emergencies, etc. This should compliment the work being done for the pedestrian safety planning. I still get almost hit every time I walk down Laurel street. Ironically, it's never happened to me on El Camino. 19:04:43 From Lena's iPad to Everyone: Mike, did you just raise your voice at me? 19:05:31 From Will Strohl to Everyone: No more parklets, but more usable (livable) space that encourages our community to come together downtown without fear of vehicles. 19:05:40 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Everyone: here is the email Lisa just mentioned AdvancePlanning@cityofsancarlos.org 19:05:49 From Alexander Kent to Everyone: Further, the former laundry mat at 722 Laurel is going to be Hapa's, a brewpub with a few existing locations. https://hapasbrewing.com/ 19:08:00 From Lena's iPad to Everyone: Thank you! 19:08:04 From Greg Lowitz to Everyone: The best outcome of the pandemic was to liven up Laurel street with restaurants giving a more European experience with outdoor dining. I’ve also spent more money at shops than pre-pandemic because the ability to walk more freely has allowed me to discover and explore local businesses I had no idea existed before. We have a huge opportunity to turn Laurel street into an exciting, vibrant, culinary destination on the mid-Peninsula. 19:08:20 From Alexander Kent to Everyone: Thank you very much, Lisa, staff and consultants, and interested residents! 19:08:20 From Carissa Little to Everyone: +1Great 19:08:23 From Carissa Little to Everyone: greg 19:08:25 From Ariela St Pierre to Everyone: Agreed 19:08:28 From Rajesh Krishnan to Everyone: thanks! 19:08:31 From Will Strohl to Everyone: Agreed! 19:14:06 From Rachel Raynor, AICP (RRM Design Group) to Everyone: thank you to everyone participating in this evening's workshop!