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There was no public comment. M/S FoustJSeybert to close the Public Hearing. By unanimous roll call vote of those present, Council closed the Public hearing. Vice Mayor Foust commented on the City's unique historic resources offered to the community. She also said that the City actively encourages property owner to apply for the Mills Act Contracts, which is a tax advantage to the property owner and makes the City distinct from other cities in San Mateo County for recognizing the City's history. Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and: 1. Adopt a resolution designating the structure at 802 Edgewood Road, Redwood City, California, an Historic Landmark, and RESOLUTION NO. 15383 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY DESIGNATING 802 EDGEWOOD ROAD AN HISTORIC LANDMARK 2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and record an Historic Property Preservation Agreement for said property. M/S Foust/Seybert to approve the item. Motion carried by electronic vote with Council Member Aguirre recused. MINUTE ORDER 14-183 Council Member Aguirre rejoined the dais. C. Consideration of Historic Landmark Designation and Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for a single-family structure located at 823 Blandford Boulevard (APN 052-043-040) (612) Ms. Vaughn again provided background information about this specific property and the property owners' plans to update their property. One Council Member asked if the property owners stay in contact with staff if they plan any remodeling to ensure that the property is historically accurate. Ms. Vaughn answered that the property owners do meet with the Historic Resources Advisory Committee and that there are building inspections to monitor the modifications. The same Council Member added that in the agenda packet there is a segment in the staff report that speaks about the interesting history of this property. She said that she was proud that Redwood City has this available for the residents. There was no public comment. M/S Pierce/Seybert to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote to close the Public Hearing. Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and: 1. Adopt a resolution designating the structure at 823 Blandford Boulevard, Redwood City, California, an Historic Landmark, and JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD December 8, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 288