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Exhibit 1: Transit Zoning Code (SD-84) March 3, 2025 Community Meeting Summary Page 2 discussion format kept the meeting focused on facilitating a productive dialogue, achieving consensus and thoughtful solutions, with discussion centered on two questions: 1) What industrial and quasi-industrial business types operating today within the district can be considered compatible with residential uses? 2) What new proposed operational standards—for example, limits on hours of operation, prohibition on truck idling—create the greatest concerns for businesses, and how might they be adjusted/refined without adversely impacting residential uses? Attendance and Randomly-Assigned Small Groups Approximately, 120 people attended the March 3, 2025, meeting comprised of residents, businesses, property owners, real estate brokers, community-based organizations, and staff from the offices of elected representatives. Of those in attendance, approximately, 58 percent represented businesses and 36 percent of the community members in attendance were residents of the area. Although staff recognizes that not all attendees sign in, the meeting sign in sheets indicate 94 contacts. To fulfill the Planning Commission's directive for open community dialogue, staff designed a check-in system that randomly assigned attendees to small groups using color stickers to help balance representation from resident and businesses. At the check-in tables, attendees indicated whether they were a resident, business or property owner, and their nametag included color stickers to assign them randomly to a small group. Each group included a facilitator led by City staff or one of the City’s planning consultants to help guide the discussion and comments to identify areas of commonality, or compromise from residents and businesses regarding the proposed amendments. Lastly, Spanish interpreters were present at one of the small groups to facilitate mono-lingual Spanish speakers’ participation in the meeting. Conclusion The meeting was held in accordance with and satisfied the Planning Commission’s direction provided to staff on February 24, 2025 to conduct a community meeting with both business owners and residents. Areas of consensus included ensuring that the ordinance addresses the most impactful industrial businesses, while areas of disagreement remain in the extent to which the proposed amendments will result in land use changes. Lastly, specific feedback from business owners addressing the definition of craft and specialized automotive restoration service, hours of operation, and the Planning Commission 1 – 8 3/6/2025