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forward on analyzying what happened with the process. Foust noted that the Grand Jury never called on any of the Council Members during their proceedings, even though they were aware the subcommittee had been formed. She expressed that the Council had learned from the past, and that the recommendations coming forward this evening were a result. Public Communications Manager Malcolm Smith presented a clarification to the language in the Sub - Committee Report's Guiding Principle #3 -b, which was to designate the Mayor of Redwood City as the primary point of contact for any concerns or complaints regarding compliance with the "Guiding Principles for Property Acquisition. " Public Comment: Janet Borgens stated that it is a huge step and that the "Guiding Principles for Property Acquisition" has such a community tone stating that the Council has recognized that there was an issue, that there were mistakes made through the process, stepped back to reconsider and implement what the city has represented for many years. Recommendation: M/S Pierce /Bain to: Accept the "Guiding Principles for Property Acquisition" prepared by the Ad Hoc Committee on Redevelopment, and direct the City Manager to implement the distribution of these guidelines to pertinent staff and provide for appropriate direction in the use of these guidelines with the following revision to replace Article 3.b.: "We will ensure that all affected parties, whether property owners, neighbors, or others, are given the opportunity to have any and all concerns directly and respectfully addressed; this will be accomplished by designating the Mayor of Redwood City as the primary point of contact for any concerns or complaints regarding compliance with the "Guiding Principles for Property Acquisition. " The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. (203) MINUTE ORDER 05 -232 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. Legislation (information only) - This sub - section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 41 -2005, 42 -2005, and 43 -2005. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department.) B. Vice Mayor Pierce — stated that Redwood City and other jurisdictions have been exploring ways to improve the El Camino Real corridor. Recently, C /CAG JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2005 PAGE 10 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 45