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96 <br /> <br /> Mr. Gouldman noted that the ordinance needs to be amended to refer to three <br />houses instead of two. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox said that the project is still in the formative stage, and he would f'md it <br />helpful to see a drawing with a foot print. Mr. Cox said Council has talked about the <br />strategy of stretching the limit of house values, and questioned whether the $85,000 <br />would do this or should it be higher. <br /> <br /> Mr. Huja said that he thinks the value is higher than other houses in the <br />neighborhood, but he will provide more information on this. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox asked ifPHA has a design for the houses, and Mr. Huja said that extra <br />amenities are planned. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox asked that Mr. Huja provide Council with more information on the <br />design. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati asked Mr. Huja to provide Council with information on what the <br />City will get back at the end of the entire project. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Ms. Richards, Mr. Huja said the City has owned <br />the property for at least 28 years. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards said she is very supportive of the project, and noted that the $7,000 <br />property will be leveraged into a $85,000 house, and the investment will be recovered in <br />a very few years in property taxes. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox said that PHA has earned Council's trust, but he wants a comprehensive <br />rather than a piecemeal approach to the project. Mx. Cox expressed concern that this <br />gives the impression of a piecemeal approach, and he would like to know what PHA is <br />aiming at. <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Cox, seconded by Ms. Richards, the ordinance entitled "AN <br />ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CONVEYANCE OF A CITY-OWNED PARCEL OF <br />LAND ON PAGE STREET TO PIEDMONT HOUSING ALLIANCE," amended to <br />include three houses, was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. <br /> <br />REPORT: TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell said that the Transit Development Plan continues the trend to take <br />a multi-year look at strategic issues. Mr. O'Counell noted that none of the <br />recommendations in the report are funded, but recommendations will be made for next <br />year's budget. Mr. O'Connell noted that a regional look at transit issues was taken. <br /> <br /> Mr. David Sampson of Urbitran Associates, Inc., explained that the report looked <br />at enhancing the current system, identit~jing new opportunities, and improving regional <br />mobility. Recommendations included route and frequency of services changes and <br />adding and reorganizing staff. The estimated operating cost increase is $377,000 and <br />staff'mg increases is $150,000. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards asked that Mr. Sampson explain the elements of bus rapid transit, <br />and Mr. Sampson said it can be a range of things, including signal pre-emption and <br />having a dedicated right-of-way for buses. Mr. Sampson said the City should analyze all <br />options, including light rail. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox noted that the feasibility of light rail is being explored. Mr. Cox said the <br />report recommends an ambitious plan and he feels Council needs a work session. Mr. <br />Cox asked if there are recommendations made to capture more discretionary riders. <br /> <br /> Mr. Sampson noted that the City has a fair number of discretionary riders now, <br />and said the recommendations include looking at a whole series of options. <br /> <br /> <br />