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City would like to become an integral part of development; that the IIDre waterfront the City can get, the better the project that can be laid out. He reminded Council of the agreement that had been authorized with Diversified Marina Enterprises for Exclusive Right to Negotiate for ground lease of that ten-acre piece of property in Project Area C - Marina. Mr. Fargo noted that under the law, any property owner within a projec t area who wishes to participate in the project needs only to signify that, and that such enhancement of the property would only serve to benefit the owner. '- Fred Earnhardt, Jr. advised that he holds a long term lease at Dock Town Marina, and intends to mke capital improvements, and that he is concerned as to how that area will be affected. He presented a copy of a letter to him dated May 18, 1982 from the Fire Prevention Officer, Redwood City Fire Department (Exhibit 3), which confirms that all fire code vio la tions previously cited have been corrected. He submitted also a copy of his contrac t with G. Bortolotto & Company of May 20, 1982 (Exhibit l¡) for paving work to dellDnstrate his intentions to mke improvements at Dock Town Marina. He suggested that since mny of the boat owners who are tenants at the marina, many of whom make their homes on the boats, are unaware of the public hearing, that another be held. He did not believe that the mrina can be considered blighted to the extent it cannot be corrected by private action. He advised Council in response to questions that the property is leased from Frank Salaman, and whether it is City property or Mr. Salaman's, he would like to continue their operation in that location. City Manager Smith reported that the City has an unlawful detainer on that property, and that all boats and slips are there illegally, that eviction notices have been issued but that the City hopes to work out a solution. Lennie Roberts, Committee for Green Foothills, 2253 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, presented her comments based on her letter dated July 13, 1982 addressed to the City Council (Exhibit 5) which expressed several concerns regarding the Redevelopmen t Projec t. City Manager Smith recolIIDended that the City Council approve three agreements, copies of which had been distributed to them tonight, as follows: Redwood City Elementary School District (Exhibit gg), Sequoia Union High School District (Exhibit hh), and the San Mateo County ColIIDunity College District (Exhibit ii), since it is not the inten,tion of the City that the school districts be adversely affected by the Re'development Project. A second recommendation is that the Council approve an agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and the County of San Mateo (Exhibit jj), by which the City recognizes there could be a financial impact on the County and the County realizes that they and the City have a certain responsibility to assist in accomplishing their mutual goals. r . Tom Casey, Chief Civil Deputy with the District Attorney's Office, advised that their office represents the school districts, and had helped in drafting the agreeIœnts, that it is anticipated that there will be further negotia tions and IIDre formal documents will be prepared. The agreement with the County, however, is specific and similar to those used with other cities. He indicated there would probably be no need to negotiate on that agreement, but that they would be available for discussion with the City, particularly with respect to parking. He recolIIDended approval of the four agreeIœnts. Discussion followed regarding procedure, and Mr. Casey advised that for the record they would prefer that before the public hearing is closed, and prior to action on the ordinance, that action be taken on the agreements, because they are written in such a way that if tax increment financing does not come into effect, the agreements have no effect. M/S: Biagi/Claire to approve entering into agreements with the three School Districts (Redwood City Elementary School District, Sequoia Union High School District, and San Mateo County Community College District), and with the County of San Mateo regarding the Redevelopment Plan. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 82-117 Red ev /Counc il 7/13/82 Page 7