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Recommendation: M/S Bain/Pierce to approve Change Orders No. 2 for the hot-to-exceed amount of $56,000.00, and No. 3 for the not -to- exceed amount of $142,413.00 for the Tree Preservation and Sidewalk Repair Program contract with JJR Construction, Inc. of San Mateo, CA. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. (304) MINUTE ORDER 06-153 6. STAFF REPORTS A. Downtown Parking Management Plan City Manager Everett stated that with the enormous amount of work. staff has put into this topic, it is still clear that it is not possible to accurately guess what will happen when the theatre opens. The ordinance contains flexibility to move quickly as any, changes or issues arise. Downtown. Development Coordinator Zack reiterated the goals of the parking management plan which involves balancing competing needs. He summarized the plan which included changes as a result of the June 6' Council meeting. Council Members asked various questions related to the effective date noted as February 1, 2006; asked how surveys will be conducted; methods of payment; comments were made about working with employers to educate on the process. Public Comment: Pat Taviss, Redwood City resident and member of Downtown Advisory Group, stated her thoughts that the ordinance reflects four important considerations: Flexibility of the plan; the in depth research and analysis of the staff; the responsiveness to the vast amounts of community input; and the changing face of Redwood City. She stated that the flexibility is truly the important piece of the parking plan. Alice Louise, owner of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio on Broadway and elected Vice President of the Downtown Business Group (DBG), spoke on behalf of herself and the Executive Board of the Group. The DBG supports the City's efforts to revitalize the downtown and is looking forward to the completion of the retail/cinema project and the Courthouse Square. She that it is their intent to build a strong partnership with the City and become actively involved as a Group to make the downtown the vibrant, vital place they want it to be. She stated that the ordinance is critical and will ensure convenient, efficient and orderly use of the downtown parking. She further stated the Group's satisfaction with Section 20.121 that actually separates the revenues generated within the meter zone of the General Fund. She encouraged Council to pass the ordinance and include the DBG in the budget planning process or the advisory group as it is a critical part of maintaining the infrastructure with the parking program. JOINT MEETING MINUTES JULY 25, 2005 CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAGE 8 MINUTE ORDER BOOK NO. 60 Page No. 542