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Public Comment: <br />Savera Keith, an attorney from Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, <br />recognized and applauded the efforts that Redwood City has made in the <br />development of affordable housing, particularly, the Vera and El Camino <br />developments, and the Marina Shores Village development. She further stated <br />that the housing element and redevelopment plan require development of a <br />certain amount of affordable housing and more housing is urgently needed. The <br />Legal Aid Society objects to the proposed Redevelopment Agency budget <br />because of the substantial reduction in the Agency's deposits to the housing fund <br />and this is a material change in an agreement between the Redevelopment <br />Agency and the Legal Aid Society. She further stated that the written letters <br />submitted to the Council and Agency today detail the obligations, and the <br />objections simply ask that the Agency continue funding the low and moderate <br />income housing fund as it has in the last 14 years. <br />City Attorney Yamamoto stated that he would work with the City Manager on the <br />topic and that at this time; his study shows no material change in the 1990 <br />agreement between the Legal Aid Society, the City and Redevelopment Agency. <br />He stated that there may be a percentage change in the amount contributed to the <br />housing fund but no material change. <br />M/S Howard /Bain intent to adopt the budget as presented. The motion passed <br />by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 04 -129 <br />M/S Foust/Howard to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The motion passed <br />by a unanimous voice vote. <br />8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br />A. Legislation (information only) - This sub - section involves possible discussion of <br />City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities <br />Priority Focus Bulletin No. 24 -2004. Council may direct staff to act on positions <br />taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in <br />City Clerk's Department). <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND <br />REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES <br />MINUTES Book No. 60 <br />Page No. 253 <br />JUNE 28, 2004 <br />PAGE 7 <br />