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3. M/S Claire /Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 13892 DECLARING ELECTION RESULTS OF CITY OF REDWOOD CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (PACIFIC SHORES PROJECT); (508) The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. 8. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - A. Museum Committee Report; (209) Council Member Pierce gave the history of the building construction beginning in 1939 under the New Deal and and the Annex being built in 1941. She further explained San Mateo County Historical Museum has restored the Old Court House building with assistance of the County. The Board of Supervisors has recently asked for Council's input concerning the planning for the area given the increased interest in downtown revitalization. Public Comment. Nick Watry gave more history about the County's master plan to demolish the building upon relocation of staff. He encouraged Council act with haste, step ahead and pay R & D fees making it a part of the Downtown Plan. John Anagnostou stated the importance of meeting in Sacramento on May 26 for the hearing on the subject. He stated he would donate the Fox Theatre for fundraising to assist in refurbishment. Mayor Ruskin stated the committee for furthering legitimacy has withdrawn its application in the interest of harmony and goodwill. Rollin Giannini spoke in support of demolition and restoring the building to its original state. Mark Moulton has been working with the committee interested in building a museum and is extremely encouraged by the Council. If demolition goes through, he asked for partnering to occur with the committee. Keith Bautista explained the history from 1906 to the Depression Era. As a structural engineer, he suggested doubling the estimate and strongly supported the recommendation. M/S Hartnett/Claire to approve the following recommendations and adopt as RESOLUTION 13893 of support: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 24, 2000 PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 96