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PlanningBoard | 2008-01-28 | 3 | Board member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that one condition directed staff to provide a list of four to six panelists for each panel. She would be comfortable to leave the number of panelists to the discretion of staff and the consultants. She was neutral on whether breakout groups would be included or not. Vice President Kohlstrand agreed with Board member Ezzy Ashcraft's comments, and was open to having between four to six panelists; four panelists should be a minimum. She was also open to having the small group forums. Board member Cunningham inquired how the panelists were coached toward a discussion, and believed that the panel discussion should be structured correctly to get the most out of the discussion. He believed there should be a minimum of four panelists. He wished to emphasize that there would be ample opportunity for the public to provide input at this forum. He believed it would be useful to have data on the existing housing stock in the City in order to have baseline data. Ms. Woodbury believed that staff would be able to provide that information. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft noted that 50 percent of both panels would be composed of community members. She believed it would be a well-rounded discussion with sufficient time for public comment. In response to an inquiry by Board member Cunningham whether there would be a formal role for the Planning Board, Ms. Woodbury replied that she would return to the Board with that information. She will pose that question to the consultant team. Board member Cunningham noted that he was not looking for any active participation. President Cook wished to clarify that there would be an opportunity for both public questioning of the panelists, and an hour-and-a-half at the end of the forum for public comment. She noted that the small group format was an additional way to generate public comment. Ms. Woodbury noted that this forum would be noticed as a special meeting of the Planning Board since a quorum would be present. In response to an inquiry by Vice President Kohlstrand whether former Planning Director Colette Meunier would be available for the forum, Ms. Woodbury replied that she would not be, but that Hanson Hom would be available. President Cook wanted to ensure that neither Ms. Meunier nor Mr. Hom were strongly in one camp or another. Ms. Woodbury assured the Board that would not be the case. Board member Cunningham moved to approve a Change in the Format for a Future Public Forum Regarding the Housing Element and Measure A. Page 3 of 15 | PlanningBoard/2008-01-28.pdf |