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She encouraged placement of the measure on the November ballot and stated that the community supports that decision. Ron Crates, Redwood City Elementary School District Superintendent, encouraged the Council to place the measure on the November ballot and to conduct a community dialogue in educating the merits of housing, particularly, this project. Tom Fernandez, Redwood City resident, stated that there is no question that a large number of people were involved in the effort to gather sufficient signatures. He stated that it is also clear that a large amount of people worked hard to get additional information out to the community and to try to be sure that the facts being put out were correct. He further stated that he was told by people who signed the petition that they support the project but felt it should be voted on by the residents. He urged the placement on the November ballot and not getting caught up in a disingenuous representation. Victor Moore, Redwood City Neighbors for Reasonable Action (RCNRA), stated that if buildings are built east of Hwy. 101, then he recommends houseboats. He stated his belief in the first democracy that the citizens vote first. Pat Dixon had various questions such as if there is a change in elevation for Marina Shores, then would that apply to any building on the current movie property, if 14 acres of wetland is taken where will the 28 acres given back come from, are the 300 affordable units being referred to part of the project on EI Camino Real and Vera, and how a firefighter is expected to afford a unit based on the current salary. Mayor Ira reiterated that there has been no project plans submitted for approval. Lynn Trulio, representing Housing Not High Rises, thanked the voters who signed the petition stating that they worked hard to meet the deadline. She stated that while the goal was to move forward as soon as possible, the moral obligation is to be sure the process is legal and not vulnerable to challenge. She stated that the desire is for the area to go back to the original zoning of 75 feet, allowing housing and that downtown transit oriented housing is desirable. Sue Hestor, representing Housing Not High Rises, stated she had entered into dialogue with the City Attorney that afternoon. She stated that a memo from the City Attorney and City Clerk regarding placement of the measure on the ballot that night is avoiding the election code provisions. She stated that an ordinance cannot be amended with a resolution and that no legal analysis has been provided for the recommendation. She further stated that the Council and City Attorney owe an explanation to the citizens . SPECIALITELECONFERENCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5,2004 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4