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Steve Howard asked who sets and guides the master plan whether it be Planning, some combination of committees or some group of that nature. Duncan Moyer, Bair Island Aquatic Center, stated that the waterways are a significant asset to tho City and the desire to provide the opportunity for the community to participate in activities associated with the waterways. Peter Branflon, project developer of Pacific Shores Center, stated he was heartened to hear the discussion, Chris Megia stated the need to look at our own area's specific considerations such as getting across El Camino Real to access the area and looking at communities such as Mountain View. Greg Greenway, manager of Seaport Industrial Association, stated the process is encouraging and stated there is a notion that there is a necessary evolution to a higher value set of land uses. He stated the type of evolution is entirely in the hands of the planners addressing the question and a whole set of values must be considered aside from the market valuation of a piece of land. In regards to orientation of uses toward the waterfront, he further stated much of the industrial use along is maritime industrial and the use of the waterways is integral to those economic functions. He stated the need for balance of jobs and trips generated and the balance of office use in conjunction with industrial uses in the area. John Spotomo stated the value of the Port and a possible ferry service could dovetail into use in the area. Dave Stuart applauded the Council and staff for the process in bringing an identity to Redwood City. He asked that thought be given to thinking west of E1 Camino Real and bringing the other entities into coordination of better uses. Update on Glenborough Project. The issue was for information only. The Council was not asked to make any decisions at this meeting. City Attorney Yamamoto stated the Glenborough Project is a proposed concept, before the Council to share ideas and thoughts, but the project is in the preliminary stages. The public will have the right to continue to participate in the process as the proposal develops and it goes through the environmental review process and planning stages. There will be opportunities for the public to participate and eventually, should the project come before Council that the public can rely upon any statements or comments made at that time. At this point in time, this is merely an oppommity for Council to share their general thoughts. Community Development Services Manager Passanisi explained provided background for understanding of the land use and context of the proposal. He also discussed some of the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 16 SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 PAGE 8