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08/25/2003 the remaining significant, unavoidable impacts of the Project are acceptable in light of the environmental, economic, social and other considerations set forth herein because the benefits of the Project outweigh the significant and adverse impacts of the Project. This Council finds that each of the overriding considerations set forth below constitutes a separate and independent ground for finding that the benefits of the Project outweigh its significant adverse environmental impacts and sets forth an overriding consideration warranting approval of the Project. These matters are supported by evidence in the record. C. Benefits of Proposed Project. This Council has considered the FEIR, the public record of proceedings on the proposed Project and other written materials presented to the City as well as oral and written testimony at all public hearings related to the Project, and does hereby determine that implementation of the Project as specifically provided in the Project documents would result in the substantial public benefits set forth below. This Council has weighed the benefits of the proposed Project against its unavoidable environmental risks and adverse environmental effects identified in the FEIR and hereby determines that those benefits outweigh the risks and adverse environmental effects and, therefore, further determines that these risks and adverse environmental effects are acceptable. (i) High- Quality Medical Care The Project would enable Kaiser to continue to provide high quality, cost effective, accessible health care to Kaiser Permanente's members and the Redwood City community. One third of the members using the Redwood City campus are residents of Redwood City. The Project would provide a new, state -of- the -art inpatient facility for Kaiser Permanente members in the Redwood City area to meet changing health care demands and practices. The Project would also allow Kaiser to improve the functional and operational relationship and adjacencies paramount for delivery of quality care. These relationships and adjacencies are based on the need for collaboration and coordination of multiple teams of specialists, to provide the quality outcome necessary to patients in critical conditions and save their lives. (ii) Continuity of Care The Project would consolidate most of Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City treatment and support functions at a single Medical Center location. In addition, the Project would maintain the Kaiser Redwood City Hospital ( "Redwood City Hospital ") at its present regional location, where it serves an important role as a resource for Kaiser Permanente members and to the Redwood City community. Through phasing, the Project would ensure uninterrupted operation of services at the Medical Center during construction. (iii) Seismic Safety and Long -Term Services The Project would replace the inpatient facility at the Redwood City Hospital in accordance with SB F:Atty /Reso /Reso.1422 14549 8/20/02 3