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property and provide parking rather than an analysis where free parking is expected and provided by government. Paul Dau stated a desire for more regulation over children entering "R" rated films. He suggested the "R" rated films be shown on one side of the complex and the others on the opposite side. Eric Landstrom stated traffic should be addressed first and questioned why synchronization has not occurred as yet. Catherine Fraser stated the need for vitality in the Downtown and she has a business that will be displaced with the project. She supported the retail /cinema project and stated she had visited the Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo complexes. She further stated she wanted to retain the charm and beauty of the area and would like to see a mix of small businesses and not necessarily the large chains. She stated that if the design changes to add housing that it should not be low income because those residents would not patronize the businesses in the area. She stated the Council should provide an alternative for displaced businesses. Matt Matteson, Downtown business and property owner, supported the project. He stated many people working for him remain in the office waiting until the commute to the East Bay subsides. He felt they might prefer a movie and dinner to waiting in the office. He disagreed with the concept of people not eating and watching a movie and cited Santa Cruz as an example. Alyn Beals, Redwood City /San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce Chairperson, stated the Chamber has been following the project and likes it very much. He stated at the last board meeting, the Chamber unanimously approved support for the project. He further stated that after 45 years, it is exactly what the Downtown needs, that it is high quality and exactly the remedy to revitalize the Downtown. Kim Hatzopoulos expressed support for the project as a positive approach for the community. Although she is concerned about traffic, she stated the project could be completed in such a way that the merchants and businesses will come in and provide revitalization and a strong sense of community. Rich Panelli stated he walked all the various blocks discussed in the plan and talked with all of the businesses in the area. He encouraged Council to go back and talk with the owners for input and modify the plan rather than using only the 25% of surveys returned. Greg St. Claire, restaurateur, stated he came into the City banking on the project. He further stated the project would give people a reason to come and that the theatre business occurs opposite of the commute hours. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 PAGE 4 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 260