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C. Fifth Amendment to the Redevelopment Project No. 2 - <br /> (304) <br /> Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church explained that this begins the process of <br /> extending the Agency's power to use eminent domain. <br /> <br /> M/S Howard/Pierce to adopt RESOLUTION 14182 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br /> OF REDWOOD CITY RECEIVING THE REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE FIFTH <br /> AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONSENTING TO AND SETTING <br /> A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE <br /> REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT #2; <br /> <br /> The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. <br /> <br />REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (See Separate Minutes) <br />9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None <br />11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - <br /> <br /> A. Council Member Barbara Pierce - Verbal Update on Historic Courthouse Restoration; <br /> <br /> Council Member Pierce gave the update on the Courthouse restoration. She stated <br /> interviews of consultants for the feasibility study have occurred and a selection will be <br /> made soon. A subgroup of the committee is working to expand so that there is broader <br /> countywide representation. DES Architects has volunteered to perform a sizable amount of <br /> work, up to approximately $57,000.00 for preliminary architect drawings for the front of <br /> the Courthouse restoration and some areas of the plaza area. <br /> <br /> B. Council Member Hartnett brought up the topic of the Utility Users Tax and discussion by <br /> some cities of a temporary reduction in the taxes of utilities. He suggested exploring ways <br /> to possibly reduce the tax either temporarily or otherwise and asked that the topic be <br /> placed on an upcoming Council agenda for consideration. He also inquired as to any <br /> feasible or reasonable options on temporary or other power generation facilities in the our <br /> own city. <br /> <br /> C. Council Member Hartnett suggested as a future agenda item the South Bay Crossing, <br /> initiated by Senator Feinstein, that links the East Bay to the South Bay. The concept of the <br /> matter would be discussed with the Council. <br /> <br /> D. Mayor Ruskin announced that the newly refurbished Stulsaft Park will be reopening on <br /> Saturday, March 31 at 10:00 a.m. <br /> <br />12. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - None <br /> <br /> REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2001 <br /> MINUTES PAGE 9 <br /> MINUTES Book No. 58 <br /> Page No. 379 <br /> <br /> <br />