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some of the opportunities inherent in the amended proposed DDA, while <br /> incorporating the recent work done with the Downtown Advisory Group. <br /> <br />-- Various questions were asked and comments made by the Council, Planning <br /> Commission and Architectural Review Committee members. Mr. Freedman <br /> compiled suggestions and comments to incorporate into consideration.. <br /> <br /> Public Comment: <br /> <br /> Rudy Luca asked what type of retail shops would be located on Broadway. He <br /> stated he likes clothing stores and hardware stores to bring people into the <br /> downtown. He also asked about housing in the area and whether that would be a <br /> residential area or an area to be rezoned. <br /> <br /> John Dempsey asked how the financing would be planned to develop the <br /> Downtown. <br /> <br /> Mike Hastroph stated that the presentation was good, but that the project focuses <br /> on a large area of downtown and not looking at the entire picture. He stated that <br /> parking would be an issue and that how to get to Broadway needs to be studied. <br /> <br /> John Anagnostou stated that the presentation was very impressive and offered a <br /> look into the future. He commented that while other cities in the Peninsula have <br /> destroyed their historic buildings, Redwood City has retained them and it will be <br /> the spot for entertainment. He stated that we need not worry about parking and <br /> negotiate with all the businesses' vacant lots to provide the parking. <br /> <br /> Alan Bigness commented about express trains and concerns about pedestrians. <br /> He stated that women are afraid of underground parking. He further commented <br /> that Broadway be accessible and that the sights leading to it be enhanced. <br /> <br /> Lou Delziel suggested that the Port is an important aspect and envisioned a <br /> shuttle to take people from the Depot Circle to the Port, creating a gathering <br /> place. <br /> <br /> 11. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - None <br /> <br /> 12. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> <br /> 12. A. Legislation (information only) This sub-section involves possible <br /> discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation Described in the League of <br /> California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 41-2002. Council may direct staff to act on <br /> positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus <br /> available in City Clerk's Department). <br /> <br /> REGULAR MEETING (JOINT SESSION) DECEMBER 2, 2002 <br /> MINUTES PAGE 7 <br /> MINUTES Book No. 59 <br /> Page No. 323 <br /> <br /> <br />