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CLK-Pamela Aguilar from: Judith Kirk Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2019 8:05 PM To: GRP -City Council Subject: Council Meeting, Monday evening, Feb. 11, 2019 1 had planned to attend the meeting and to speak on the Harbor View issue, but illness has prevented my attendance. However, I want to register my vehemently strong protest to this development. First, this is for more offices, of which we have too many already. Adding 2000 more workers who need housing is clearly absurd; we already have a severe housing shortage. Also, office developments of this kind need to be built close to transportation hubs, not across the freeway where already there are inadequate ways to cross it to get to downtown. It is VERY significant that the planning commission (known for approving almost anything, unlike that of other cities around us) said NO to this development, and that there are significant and serious obstacles to this development cited in required reports. One does wonder why the previous Council approved this development in light of the above information... Actually, it isn't just this one who is wondering; many, many Redwood City citizens are wondering this as well. And many of them voted for a new Council in the last election— which I hope and believe we did achieve. I realize how strident I sound, and this is a reflection of the frustration so many of us have felt for years now. We know that we have not been listened to or even considered, as the many developments were approved and built. The apartments that have been built are clearly not for middle class citizens or those who need even more assistance with housing than middle class citizens need. in closing, just the fact that Harbor View is for offices should easily bring a NO vote from the Council. There is no way to rationalize building this development. So many of us hope and trust that this Council of 2019 will be one of caring for everyone in the city, one that carefully researches the required reports regarding all proposed developments, one that sees the big picture for the city and what the future is projected to bring to us in terms of stronger storms and rising seas— and the even greater increased need for affordable housing. We do have great hope for this Council; I attended the swearing in of the members and could see the talent and experience on this council, and the humanity of its members. Thank you and sincerely, Judith S. Kirk RC, 94062