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M/S Hartnett/Foust to remove the appeal from consideration due to the appellant submitting letter withdrawing the appeal. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. (603) MINUTE ORDER 05 -215 7. STAFF REPORTS A. Status Update of Stanford Outpatient Center /Medical Clinics Project Principal Planner Passanisi gave the update on the status of the property located in the Midpoint Technology Park. He utilized a PowerPoint presentation on file in the City Clerk Department. He further explained the project history, required approvals and stated the project status highlights. Council Members asked various questions and requested that the response and analysis of the economic document would be provided to the Council for any policy decisions in the future. Clarification was made that the EIR would pertain strictly to the clinic which is the only project under the scope. Dr. Jeffrey Shefren, Chief of General Gynecology at Stanford and Vice President of Ambulatory Care, stated that the responsibility of the clinic resides under him. He stated that although clear that Stanford is an academic medical center and a provider of complex care both nationally and internationally. He stated that what may not be as well known is that Stanford is a community hospital and has been since it was built in 1959 with 60% plus admissions coming from our local service area which includes San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. He further stated that when looking at the admissions from San Mateo County, in virtually every specialty Redwood City ranks either the highest or second highest in the number of admissions. He summarized that they have worked with the neighborhood and Chamber of Commerce and that Stanford is pleased with the site and the ability to provide the advanced ambulatory activities to Redwood City. Public Comment: Nita Spangler expressed support for Stanford but stated her concern about a recent telephone survey that began with the current Council election then went into the Stanford clinic questions. She stated her dissatisfaction with questions related to whether the City Council should seek from Stanford a certain amount of free service or not accept Stanford into the community. She further stated that the opportunity to have the Stanford clinic in Redwood City is wonderful and that they will be charitable when the occasion demands due to their general public outlook. City Manager Everett stated that the City is not conducting such a survey. Rosalba Alavez spoke in Spanish and an interpreter was present. The interpreter translated that Ms. Alavez is a Redwood City resident and is present today to ask JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND OCTOBER 24, 2005 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING PAGE 7 MINUTES MINI ITF RQQK N(1 Al Page No. 27