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City residents. She also stated the biohazard issue since the location is in a flood area and that these concerns have been brought forward and that there is communication occurring. Council Members stated the need for the organization to discuss with Stanford the impact of housing with new employees or transfer of employees into the area. The point was made that communities without jobs do not function well and that the opportunity to share the concerns and work together will be available. Mayor Ira stated that the town hall meeting is being sponsored by El Concillio of San Mateo County, San Mateo County Supervisor Rose Jacobs - Gibson and SEW Local 715. Principal Planner Passanisi was asked and stated the process begins with an environmental assessment to see what any potential impacts might be. If the impacts appear to be relatively minor that can be mitigated or reduced to an acceptable degree, a mitigated negative declaration could be done in 2 -3 months. Should there be a significant impact such as neighborhood traffic, an environmental impact report (EIR) is done which is a comprehensive, thorough analysis of all the environmental impacts that could come from the project. The EIR then goes to the Planning Commission for review and certification. The EIR or the negative declaration is not a project approval, but rather information that helps the City decide on the project that provides information. Upon completion of the environmental analysis is a plan development permit that is required for the project. Both those items are typically reviewed at a public hearing before the Planning Commission. A Planning Commission decision could be appealed to the City Council. Any concerns expressed at the community meeting could be written to the Planning Department at City Hall. Recommendation: No action required. Information Only (100) Recess: 8:35 -8:50 p.m. B. Post Office Paseo — Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Manager Moeller explained the project and the outlease agreement. Redevelopment Analyst Olalla explained the design concept. Council Members thanked staff for the NPDES component having been incorporated into the project stressing its importance to city government; expressed concern regarding the crosswalk; and encouraged seeking funding JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2005 PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO 61 Page No. 29