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<br /> Nack of the Building Trades Council. He stated that those he represents are in <br /> favor of the project and in placing the measure on the November ballot in light of <br /> budgetary concerns. He further stated that the opponents of the project should <br /> also be in favor of placement on the November ballot in order to have the issue <br /> resolved as soon as possible. <br /> Pete Hughes stated that Redwood City has been his home for 47 years and he <br /> would like the issue settled as soon as possible. <br /> Victor T orreano stated that as a Redwood City citizen and business <br /> representative of Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #104 stated that the members <br /> are looking forward to this project and he urged placing the measure on the <br /> November ballot to save the citizens money and provide resolution. <br /> Steve Drotos stated that his family has lived here for 12 years and grew up in New <br /> York City so has familiarity with high-rises and he is against the project. He stated <br /> that this is a perfect area for a marshland and encouragement of environmental <br /> rehabilitation and that there is no doubt the proposal would benefit builders and <br /> the developer. He urged the City Council to place this on the November ballot <br /> because we do have a democracy and the people should vote on this. He urged <br /> people to go online and read the information on this topic on the Redwood City <br /> website. He stated that there are several environmental and housing issues that <br /> have not really been discussed by the developer. One issue he pointed to was <br /> that the affordable housing promised for teachers and firefighters does not have <br /> to be built in this project, but rather offsite or not built at all. <br /> Keith Bautista stated that the Marina Shore project is too valuable and too <br /> important to allow to be delayed any further. He stated both he and his wife <br /> support having the referendum voted on in November because of the benefit of <br /> greater participation as stated in the election statistics shown tonight. The <br /> additional benefit is the savings of upwards of $100,000.00. <br /> Jack Castle, resident of Redwood City and owner of a business on Bair Island <br /> Road, encouraged placement on the November ballot. He stated he is also a <br /> former Planning Commissioner and former member of other commissions. He <br /> stated this experience provides him with the knowledge of the amount of voluntary <br /> time spent on this proposal. He stated that the proposal provides housing for <br /> teachers and city workers, meets the requirements of low income housing. He <br /> stated his hope that the item go before a November vote. <br /> Daniela Gasparini asked for clarification of what the signature verification on the <br /> petition actually consists of. She further stated that the site of the project is an <br /> industrial area, it is not open space that is being taken off of the registry. She <br /> stated that she would rather see a piece of property redeveloped. She stated that <br /> this is a democracy and that people were told during the signature gathering <br /> process that the topic is to be put on the November ballot to let the public speak. <br /> SPECIALITELECONFERENCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 2004 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 <br /> -- T" .- .-." - <br />, - -. - .-'- <br />