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Tom Diridon felt the project would be a jewel in San Mateo as an example of transit-oriented <br /> housing and assist in solving the housing issue in the County. <br /> <br /> M/S Ruskin/Claire to extend the meeting to 12:00 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous roll <br /> call vote. <br /> <br /> Tamara Shelton supported the project and felt housing would bring life to the downtown while <br /> assisting in providing affordable housing, is close to transit, the architecture is great and urges <br /> Council support. <br /> <br /> Patrick Sullivan supported the project as delightful. Appreciated the time and effort so far and <br /> recommended approval of the project phase. <br /> <br /> Kathy Thibodeaux, representing Judy Gayther, Executive Director of the Human Investment <br /> Project, spoke in support of the project. <br /> <br /> Carl Guardino expressed that the future of high technology throughout the region is critically <br /> dependent upon affordable housing that is close to transit, makes the best use of land, protects <br /> open space and is built by quality developers is an economic vitality issue. Urged support of <br /> this phase. <br /> <br /> Terry Feinberg agreed with the previous speakers and expressed that the Irvine Apartment <br /> Communities is one of the premier developers of multifamily housing in the United States. He <br /> urged approval of this next step. <br /> <br /> Robert Lico, property manager, representing E1 Camino Developers, owners of 1301, 1305 El <br /> Camino Real and 28 Wilson Street. Referred to a letter submitted by Ted Hannig dated July 29, <br /> 1999 reiterating all redevelopment plans contain provisions allowing owner participation by <br /> any and all property owners within the project area. Mr. Lico said he filed a letter in 1997 <br /> requesting involvement in the project that he believes in but there is a concern of owners that <br /> want to stay in the area and participate in the project, retaining their property rights. <br /> <br /> Thomas Adams was not sure whether E1 Camino Developers and others received notice of this <br /> project regarding participation. Requested notification of next project. <br /> <br /> Daniela Devincenzi spoke in support of the project. Expressed concern about prevailing wage <br /> enforcement when there is no government subsidy involved in the project. <br /> <br /> City Attorney Schricker confirmed that the Redevelopment Agency had met all requirements <br /> surrounding involvement of owners in the project area. Referring to the prevailing wage clause, <br /> it was inserted into the DDA. <br /> <br />REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 2 AUGUST 9, 1999 <br />& TELECONFERENCE MEETING Page No. 26 <br />MINUTES PAGE 3 <br /> <br /> <br />