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angle parking on one side and parallel parking remaining on the other side. Prior to the implementation of the plan, Council to receive an information report from staff as to the method of performance monitoring. The information report will include a schedule for periodic performance reports. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present with Council Member Howard absent. (702) MINUTE ORDER 05 -138 C. Middlefield Road name change to Theatre Way Vice Mayor stated that the staff report included in the Council agenda packet was not correct and that a revised recommendation has been provided for consideration. Redevelopment Manager Moeller stated that copies of the correct staff report were available on the back table and clarified that the correct recommendation was printed on the Council agenda. Redevelopment Manager Moeller explained the background on the topic stating that the intent of discussions and reference in the agreement was to create linkage to the theatre and theatre district, the fox Theatres and Veterans. She stated that the concept of using the way finding program and the directional signage that is in the process of being created for the entire downtown could perhaps meet the same concerns and intent. She stated that the proposal is that Council not adopt any alternative at this time but to direct staff to return after the program is evolved and designed to demonstrate that the same intent can be accomplished with signage rather than a change in name. Council Members expressed the desire to make the policy decision at this time rather than waiting for the way finding and signage plan. Concern for the distribution of an incorrect staff report on such a sensitive topic was expressed. An explanation of the rationale in the revised recommendation was that it was the more sensitive phrasing to allow the City to demonstrate to both the businesses, the developer and cinema project owner that their concerns would be addressed. Public Comment: Paul Sanfilipo reminded Council that 10 years ago the topic was discussed to stop the confusion for the public and that the only business that objected at the time was the San Mateo County Credit Union. The historical significance in the area might indicate that another street name be used such as Redwood Plaza Drive from Veterans up to Middlefield Road. Then change Middlefield Road over to Brewster and possibly up to Whipple Avenue. Anthony Gibbs stated a number of concerns documented in his letter of July 11. He stated that for the most part, the businesses in the area are lawyers who have invested time and money in the location due to access to the Civic and Government Center. He stated that the court signage is terrible and that it can be JOINT MEETING JULY 11, 2005 CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PAGE 9 MINUTE ORDER BOOK NO. 60 Page No. 527