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Consensus by Council was for the matter to be dealt with in February along with the policy recommendations from the Planning Commission and reconsideration of the administrative remedies ordinance while tabling any action on the Hughes property in the interim. Clem Malony congratulated Mayor Ruskin and Vice Mayor Claire and thanked former Mayor Howard on her leadership. CCAG late November agenda report regarding a land use impact analysis program coming out of the Congestion Management and Air Quality sub - committee that has been approved by CCAG. He encouraged Council to learn from staff about the analysis program that addresses traffic congestion as a result of development. Keith Bautista, Redwood City /San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, expressed a positive outlook for the upcoming year. He announced the annual State of the City address at the Sequoia Club, on January 21 at 7:30 a.m. and the Annual Chamber Awards and Recognition Dinner on January 26 at the Hotel Soffitel. He encouraged those interested to contact the Chamber of Commerce for reservations. Steve Zmay spoke about 303, 304 Heller and 418 Cassia properties that were dealt with at the Council meeting of September 13, 1999. Mr. Zmay requested the City share in the cost of the relocation fees. City Attorney Schricker and City Manager Everett reported on the status of the matter. William Vinci, representing 4C, stated he was speaking in order to raise public awareness of the scheduled meeting regarding the proposed downtown megaplex mall development of 20 screens, 4,500 seats, combined with over 75,000 of additional retail space. He stated a scoping session has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. He further stated that a series of ads paid for by 4C would begin during the upcoming week and that the goals of the organization are to help create a thriving downtown. From a personal standpoint, he expressed dissatisfaction with staff and some Council Members regarding the project and suggested utilizing the Port area for community events and business. Bruce Weitzen, speaking on Item 31) from the Consent Calendar, urged Council to accept the Stafford Park Play Area Renovation Project. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A. Approve the Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Council Meeting of December 6 "', 1999 and December 13', 1999; (304) MINUTE ORDER 00 -168 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 2