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Mayor Foust inquired if Ms. Hilstrom had represented Ms. Rogers on her address. Ms. <br /> Rogers said that her views were not represented by Ms. Hilstrom. <br /> Sue Eftekhari, a staff member at Canada College, said she had been waiting to live and <br /> own near her work. She asked that Council approve the resolutions so that it draws <br /> qualified staff that can live in the community. She urged Council to support this project. <br /> Lloyd Clary, lives at Two Woodhill, (representing himself) opined that it is dangerous <br /> that teachers and fireman should be treated differently. He provided some details <br /> about the history around this project. He opposes the de-annexation. <br /> Martin Partlan, President of the Canada College Senate, spoke about the benefits of <br /> this project. Secondly, he said that this is one of the larger employers in the County <br /> and so he is looking for support for the project because of its benefits. <br /> Michael Murphy, County Counsel representing the Community College District, thanked <br /> Redwood City staff for being responsive and thorough. He said that the issue of Lead <br /> Agency is a non-issue, and he provided information on the matter. Regarding the <br /> environmental review he explained that it was designed to cover all approvals and it <br /> was done by a firm that is an expert in the area. He explained that the CEQA (California <br /> Environmental Quality Act) review covers ali the impacts of this project. Mr. Murphy <br /> stated he had reviewed the letter presented today and nothing new had been added. <br /> Mark Molton, Board Member of Housing Leadership Council, offered his support to this <br /> project. He believes this is a great opportunity for communities to come together to <br /> make a difference in a college campus. He said this is a way to support our children <br /> and future generations. He was pleased with the multi jurisdictional approach. <br /> Karen Schwarz, elected Trustee for the Community College District, and also serving as <br /> the President of the Housing Corporation for the College of San Mateo College Vista, <br /> said she supports the project. She provided details on the College Vista program, and <br /> she is pleased with the partnerships and spoke about how the project has improved. <br /> Leonor Cabrera, spoke about how hard it is to cover the costs of rising rents in San <br /> Mateo County. While she works for the San Mateo Community District she said she <br /> may have to go back to the private sector due to housing costs. She asked Council to <br /> approve this project. <br /> Lennie (Leonor) Roberts, on behalf of the committee for Green Foothills and its Board, <br /> offered support for this project. Ms. Roberts said that usually the committee does not <br /> get involved in particular projects but this one is so important that they decided to take a <br /> stand. She commended the project and asked for Council approval. <br /> Thomas Mohr, with the San Mateo Community College District, said that this is a <br /> unique opportunity and many times when he is interviewing candidates, they will not <br /> take the position because they say they can't afford to live here. He believes the quality <br /> of a college is contingent on the quality of the people who teach there. He thanked the <br /> Council and the staff for the hard work. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING APRIL 28, 2008 <br /> MINUTES PAGE9 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 <br /> Page No. 75 <br />