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________________________________________________________________________________________________ <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ May 4, 2015 <br />PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Page 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Adopt Resolution approving the submittal of the Preserve America Application. <br /> <br />Ms. Vaughn introduced the Preserve American Program Application. She introduced <br />Ken Rolandelli, Chair of the HRAC (Historic Resources Advisory Committee), and Nori <br />Jabba, who worked on this application. <br /> <br />Mr. Rolandelli and Ms. Jabba spoke about the application and the history of protecting <br />historic resources in Redwood City and the work on the application itself. Ms. Jabba <br />spoke about Preserve America communities, noting that there are only five in the Bay <br />Area. <br /> <br />Council Member Pierce thanked Mr. Rolandelli and Ms. Jabba for their work and <br />presentation. She noted the significance of Dee Eva in the path of history. Several <br />Council Members expressed appreciation for the work put into this application by Mr. <br />Rolandelli, Ms. Jabba and other people. <br /> <br />RESOLUTION No. 15408 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br />APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PRESERVE AMERICA APPLICATION TO SEEK <br />DESIGNATION AS A PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY <br /> <br />M/S Howard/Foust to adopt the resolution. The motion carried unanimously by electronic <br />vote. <br /> <br />B. Information Item on Streets that Work for Everyone: Presentation by Jeff <br />Tumlin, Principal at Nelson/Nygaard – No Council Action - (201) <br /> <br />Principal Planner Diana O'Dell introduced Jeff Tumlin with Nelson/Nygaard. She spoke <br />about the increase in development particularly in downtown Redwood City. <br /> <br />Mr. Tumlin spoke about the issues of traffic congestion and finding a rational solution <br />(presentation on file). He spoke about the relationship between transportation and <br />public health. He noted that Level of Service F at an intersection is actually better for <br />retail rather than Level of Service A, and spoke about various tools available for <br />assessing traffic and demand. He noted the decrease in vehicle miles traveled in <br />places where it is possible to travel in ways other than driving, and spoke about the <br />importance of putting basic needs of daily life within walking or cycling distance of home <br />and having sufficient public transit. He stated that only about 10% of people need to <br />choose something besides drive to get around. <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Foust thanked Mr. Tumlin for his presentation. She asked how he could <br />help the City Council address community concerns with this information. Mr. Tumlin <br />spoke about Redwood City as a place that's “doing it right”. He spoke about the ability <br />to adjust to change and what kinds of problems happen during a period of success. He <br />stated that during a time of economic booms, the City may need to step in to help <br />rebuild relationships between new neighbors, and existing residents. <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Foust noted that her neighbors on either side of her have changed in the <br />last three years, both to young families. Council Member Howard asked what Mr. <br />6.1.H. - Page 8