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5. SPECIAL ORDERS: Presentation - Girl Scout Troop 1793 Flag Ceremony 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Shelly Masur, Redwood City School Board Member, thanked staff for working with school district staff to address questions about development within the Precise Plan. She stated that the estimate is that there will be .3 children per unit and ultimately 750 new children. She stated that this would require the City to work with the District to identify land and build a new school since currently the schools are at capacity. Theodore Brown, representing Brewster Street, objected to the 8 stories height proposal to take advantage of the basic steel frame construction method. He stated that 5 stories would be more economical using concrete on the first story and the rest out of wood. He also expressed concern with sustainable design or green design while referring to a PG&E handout that shows the roof which he feels is the future of sustainable design. Nancy Radcliffe, Main Street merchant, expressed concern with the proposal to not keep the ground floor retail. She encouraged retaining ground floor retail because office use does not provide a good street experience and could actually hurt the existing retail businesses. She further pointed out that Main Street is an historical district and it would be disappointing to have offices in an historic district. Kurt Anderson, Principal with Anderson Architects, architect for the Renaissance, expressed concern with the discussion surrounding his project that has yet to have a formal application submitted to the City. He stated that he is committed to not only doing a project that is guided by the principles of the Precise Plan but also committed to do a green multi-family project in downtown Redwood City. This would be the first of its kind in the community and set the standard for years to come. He urged approval of the Precise Plan. Bob Gelman stated that Redwood City has an opportunity that few other communities have in regard to affecting global warming. His point was the ability of tidal marshes, such as the restored Seaport wetlands, to trap carbon dioxide and remove it from the atmosphere. He explained his findings and reasons. Lynn Trulio, speaking on wetlands and restoration, gave the background on the Bair Island area referendum that prevented development with the idea that the area be restored for recreation and wildlife. The area is now a part of the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge and the Federal Government is restoring the area. She stated that this is a parallel and lesson for looking at the Seaport wetland 1,400 acres that are owned privately and possibly heading for development. She further stated that there are JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ MARCH 26, 2007 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2