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RESOLUTION NO. 15384 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY DESIGNATING 823 BLANDFORD BOULEVARD AN HISTORIC LANDMARK 2. By motion, approve and authorize City Manager to execute and record, an Historic Property Preservation Agreement for said property. M/S Pierce/Aguirre to approve the resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. MINUTE ORDER 14-184 9. STAFF REPORT(S) A. City of Redwood City and YMCA of Silicon Valley Letter of Intent (304) Recommendation: Approve by motion and authorize the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent with the YMCA of Silicon Valley regarding proposed construction and operation of a joint use intergenerational health, wellness and recreational facility at Red Morton Park. MINUTE ORDER 14-185 Council Member Howard recused herself from this item due to her involvement as a volunteer on the Sequoia YMCA Board. She also mentioned that she had to recuse herself from agenda item 9B, because she has a financial interest in a property downtown. Council Member Howard left the dais. Chris Beth, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services presented to the Council the historical collaborations between the YMCA, the City of Redwood City, and the Senior Affairs Commission. City Manager Bell added that Vice Mayor Foust and Council Members Pierce and Seybert were part of a subcommittee to build a partnership with the YMCA. Director Beth mentioned that both the City and the YMCA were in need of better facilities to continue their various programs, so this created an opportunity for both parties to work together. Thus, they determined that they wanted to share their mutual resources in continuing to service multi-generational clients. He continued with his presentation mentioning the objectives of this collaboration, having hired a consultant to determine the needs of the community, and what will be needed in the future. Director Beth stated that the Letter of Intent is not a binding document, but that it demonstrates both parties' interest in moving forward together in making their objective become a reality. He mentioned that by March 2015, there will be a project description for the building or buildings. Then by April 2015, he would like to retain a consultant to do an EIR (Environmental Impact Report) and is looking forward to working with the community to get its input. He also mentioned the many steps both parties still have to take and the many factors both have to consider for this proposal to take fruition, so it will be at least a few years for this project to become a reality. Public Comment JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD December 8, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 289