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<br />Mateo County Historical Museum has restored the Old Court House building with <br />assistance of the County. The Board of Supervisors has recently asked for Council's input <br />concerning the planning for the area given the increased interest in downtown <br />revitalization. <br /> <br />Public Comment: <br /> <br />Nick Watry gave more history about the County's master plan to demolish the building <br />upon relocation of staff. He encouraged Council act with haste, step ahead and pay R & D <br />fees making it a part of the Downtown Plan. <br /> <br />John Anagnostou stated the importance of meeting in Sacramento on May 26 for the <br />hearing on the subject. He stated he would donate the Fox Theatre for fundraising to assist <br />in refurbishment. <br /> <br />Mayor Ruskin stated the committee for furthering legitimacy has withdrawn its application <br />in the interest of harmony and goodwill. <br /> <br />Rollin Giannini spoke in support of demolition and restoring the building to its original <br />state. <br /> <br />Mark Moulton hås been working with the committee interested in building a museum and <br />is extremely encouraged by the Council. If demolition goes through, he asked for <br />partnering to occur with the committee. <br /> <br />Keith Bautista explained the history from 1906 to the Depression Era. As a structural <br />engineer, he suggested doubling the estimate and strongly supported the recommendation. <br /> <br />MIS Hartnett/Claire to approve the following recommendations and adopt as <br />RESOLUTION 13893 of support: <br /> <br />i) <br /> <br />It is vitally important that the Fiscal Building playa role in downtown <br />revitalization. Council cannot endorse any use that does not support this objective. <br /> <br />ii) <br /> <br />Strongly support the County's master plan to have the Fiscal Building demolished, <br />front of Historical Museum restored and park plaza area created. <br /> <br />iii) <br /> <br />Actively work with the County, Ruth Waters and other interested parties to located <br />a site for an art museum in downtown Redwood City. <br /> <br />iv) <br /> <br />Work with the County to explore funding needed for demolition and restoration. <br /> <br />The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. <br /> <br />B. Ad Hoc Committee - Vice-Mayor reported on the Docktown Marina: <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />APRIL 24, 2000 <br />PAGE 8 <br />