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Council Member Jordan stated several months ago she asked that Council Member Pierce approach Redwood City 2020 regarding the Frontiers in Leadership program. She stated the program does not allow white people to participate and perhaps it could be changed so that the application process focuses on economic background. Council Member Pierce responded that a meeting had occurred and a report back to Council would be scheduled soon. 9. STAFF REPORTS AND PUBLIC DISCUSSION - Third Public Meeting to Discuss Retail/Cinema Project; Mayor Ruskin explained the order of discussion and that if the Council does approve an agreement for the project, there will be many items to be considered for many months by both the Planning Commission and the Architectural Review Committee. Because of the potential for many months of consideration on various facets of the proposal, it is essential that all decision-making bodies get all of the information and hear all comments from the public and the developer. City Attorney Schricker explained that the community hearings are not legally required. He stated the presentations allow the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Committee the opportunity to hear the same information from the public, developer and staff to facilitate the understanding of the proposed project. He cautioned that, legally, each body has separate jurisdictions. He stated the legal process is somewhat different from the informal informational hearing process that has occurred so far. He further cautioned that as members of the four bodies, at this time, they should not express their opinion for or against the proposed project because. He stated that there legally is no project and what is sought is that additional information be made available or further amplification of certain items be requested. He stated that no decisions are to be made at this time and cautioned against stating of opinions on decisions to be made in the future. A.Answer questions raised during the last two meetings, by public, City Council, Plmming Commission and Architectural Review Committee; Community Development Services Director Nelson began with a presentation of staff and consultant answers to questions that have been asked in the last two meetings or via e-mail between the last and this meeting. 1. Revitalization of the Downtown and why a retail/cinema project? Revitalization of the Downtown has been an objective for a number of years and in 1996, the Council, as result of an initiative shared with the Chamber of Commerce, adopted an economic development strategy. One of the specific focuses of that strategy was the Downtown. JOINT ADJOURNED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 2001 MINUTES ~.. .... ..,~ PAGE 5 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 301