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the plaza design and the agreement between the City and the County is now being presented to Council. For the community, this provides restoration of an historic building that very few community members have seen for quite a long time. The gathering place provided and economic vitality will enhance the community as well. Bruce Liedstrand stated that this is a cooperative agreement that is a step toward beginning the vision of the courthouse block as a unique community asset and gathering place that must be preserved. The County museum is an integral part of the courthouse block; and the City and County value and support the long term success of the County museum. The substance of the agreement is that in exchange for the City's investment, the County is giving the City an easement for a term of years. The initial term is 55 years with four 10 -year extensions that lead to a total of 95 years, automatically renewed unless the governing body of either entity determines to cancel. The cancellation or termination requires a 30-day notice to the other party, a public hearing and public action, all to occur one year prior to the next extension. Council asked questions and made comments Recommendation: M/S Foust/Howard to: 1. Approve the resolution making findings concerning mitigation measures, project alternatives, and a statement of overriding considerations in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (304) RESOLUTION 14639 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS CONCERNING MITIGATION MEASURES, ADOPTING MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING EFFORTS, MAKING FINDINGS CONCERNING ALTERNATIVES, AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE COURTHOUSE FACADE RECONSTRUCTION AND PLAZA PROJECT FOR WHICH AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT HAS BEEN PREPARED The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. M/S Foust/Howard to: 2. Approve the agreement with San Mateo County for the development and use of the historic County Courthouse complex ( "Courthouse block "). Motion to include staff authority to modify the legal provisions as necessary with City Attorney review and approval. (304) The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MINUTE ORDER 06 -71 JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND APRIL 25, 2005 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10 MINUTES BOOK NO. 60 Page No. 461