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Robert Baldwin stated that Redwood City has a successful food business, shopping centers, Government facilities and business downtown began with restaurants. He asked Council to not make too many rules, but straighten out the little problems as they come up. He further stated that pedestrian traffic is the very success that we have been asking to have. Joe Hess, owner of 2652, 56 and 58 Broadway Street, stated that he does not care for any business to place its business in front of an adjoining business without permission of the adjoining business and property owner. Judy Buchan, speaking as a member of the Downtown Business Group, reminded Council of a previous e-mail stating that the group did not take a formal position, however, those interested met with Principal Planner Jany. She stated the group is very supportive and looks forward to working with staff on the guidelines as they evolve. She encouraged Council to move ahead. R. Jerry Lami, partner of Mulligan's Pub and Grill, stated that the reason for choosing Redwood City for his restaurant was because of the Broadway Mall outside dining. He stated that he has done everything asked of him, he invested $20,000.00 and went through the permit process and engineering process. Throughout the process, all the tenants in the area were notified and during the process, nobody complained about the concept. He stated that for the two years that he did not have outdoor dining, the business was not profitable. Outdoor dining has turned the business around, the ambiance has risen and it levels the playing field for customers. He asked that Council support the ordinance. MIS Howard/Hartnett to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. Council comments and questions ensued. M/S Ruskin/Howard to INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 33A.15, 33A. 16, 33A.17, 33A. 18, 33A.20, 33A.22, 33A.25, 33A.27, 33A.31, 33A.32, 33A.33, 33A.34 AND 33A.35 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE SIDEWALK CAF~ AREA, SIDEWALK CAFI~ PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, DURATION AND REGULATIONS WITHIN SAID AREA, RESPECTIVELY; The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 02-285 B. A Public Hearing on the Amendment of Sewer Service Charges (item continued from 9/23/02 meeting); REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 280