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Kevin Sayar, representing the Renaissance project on Fuller Street, read an e-mail he had transmitted to Council. He stated that they have been following the Plan process, working with staff for over two years, and understand and appreciate the community's needs. He confirmed the proposal to submit to the public hearing process for review of the project. He commended staff and the Planning Commission and stated that if the Council attempts to modify or amend elements of the Plan that impact the economic feasibility of the projects that create the vision, it will send a very clear message to the development community. Peter Cuschieri, owner of a business at 863 Main Street, reminded everyone that the Precise Plan is not just Broadway, but downtown Redwood City. As a downtown taxpayer, he stated that he feels the revenue should be going into Main Street to take care of some of the items mentioned previously. He asked for notification of the parking meter regulations. He asked that the City do something about Savers' trash outside of the business. He asked that the offices be located on the second floor. Frank Bizzarro moved to Redwood City in 1983 and owns several businesses. He stated his support for the Precise Plan and that it will work. He stated that if Main Street is in the Plan that it should be treated like Broadway relative to the parking situation, meters, trees, and lighting. To attract other developers they must believe that Main Street is included and similarly treated. Robert Stuart stated that he owns a property in the proposed transitionary zone on Brewster Avenue. He cited the 2006 median price of a home in Redwood City and the income and down payment required to purchase a home. He stated that there is a high need for housing and it should be in the downtown area. M/S Howard /Ira to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Item 6.3.13 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 6.1 Section — Motions - A. Approve the Joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes of February 26, 2007 as submitted. (301) MINUTE ORDER 07 -040 JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ MARCH 26, 2007 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 355