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Frank Bartaldo, said that while he has been a businessman in downtown Redwood City for the last 20 years, he is representing the Sequoia YMCA, more specifically the youth. Bartaldo, strongly supports the project as well as all the youth he is representing; they are excited about the job and entertainment opportunities this project might bring. Brett Prahl, resident for the last 12 years, is also a small business owner and is excited about a possible "facelift" of some of the buildings in downtown. In some cases, Prahl has gone as far as San Francisco (Metron) to find a place where they can watch a movie and then get something to eat, or walk around. Prahl strongly supports the project. Ethel Robinson, stated that she is very interested in the "revitalization" process however she does not believe that there is enough public transportation being provided. Therefore, she would like to have more shuttle services from certain neighborhoods to downtown and senior centers (maybe starting on Thursday nights). Robinson is aware that other towns are using this method to bring different segments of their population to the downtown. Ben Paul, would like to inquire about the types of tenants that will be in the complex, and would also like to congratulate the redevelopment agency and all consultants on their efforts in presenting this project to the public. Paul is slightly concerned about the traffic, however he is looking forward to having more options when it comes to going out on the weekend. Paul supports the project. Vice -Mayor Claire suggested that the next Public Meeting take place in early January 2001. After some discussion, consensus was for the City Manager to discuss this matter with the Mayor and arrange for an available date. Steven Howard, Architectural Review Committee would like to add some more questions to be answered at the next meeting. 1) What are the age demographics in regards to the people that attend the movies? 2) Is it possible to anticipate a traffic reduction because some people will be able to walk downtown, versus driving; 3) Can the developers elaborate on possible names of tenants and stores that will be in the complex? M/S Jordan/Vice-Mayor Claire- motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting of December I I x ', 2000 at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Respectful y submitted, Silvia M. Ponte, Senior Deputy City Clerk REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 2000 PAGE 16 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 278