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historical discrepancies and asked questions with regard to Council's concerns in an effort to understand them better, and stated he would bring back further information on the above. Ms. Ekas added they are still in the process of understanding what affects this might have if the initiative passes. Mayor Foust stated that the proponents for the initiative are saying that it protects open space, and she looked for clarification on how open space is protected and other conditional uses may be allowed. Special Counsel for the City, Tom Willis, spoke to this and clarified administrative versus legislative acts, however, at this point it is not clear the impacts of the initiative. M/S Howard/Pierce to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council expressed continued concern over the language of the initiative and legislative versus administrative action concerns. Mr. Yamamoto reiterated they are talking about only lands covered by the initiative in the five designations of the General Plan and two in the Zoning Code. Mayor Foust asked for a more intensive list or chart on all the properties affected by the initiative, not just those designated as parks. Concerns over the hypothetical costs attached to the initiative if it passes, for elections was stressed as well as looking at the fact that there would be more elections than might otherwise be estimated by the proponents of the measure. The Mayor referred to a letter that was sent by the Chamber of Commerce and asked the City Attorney to address some of the points made. Mayor Foust asked for information on how much time would be offered to the Council to accommodate these elections and asked again for further information on whether or not this initiative applied to the Port of Redwood City, the Oracle properties, CEQA, the City of Belmont, private properties, senior center, area H and playing fields. Mr. Yamamoto stated the he would make such a list with the understanding that they would define as many areas as possible on the existing map. His best estimate was that there would be a six-figure cost to special election. The concerns from the Redwood Shores community were also noted as well as the wetlands and park area in the Precise Plan. M/S Howard/Pierce to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Foust thanked the public, the speakers and asked that when the City Attorney returns he gives a sense of the time that has been spent on this by all staff involved. The Mayor also asked that Council hold off/and or be brief on the matters of interest considering the late hour. There was Council consensus on this postponement. 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 18-2008. Council may direct staff to act on positions CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MAY 19, 2008 � MINUTES PAGE 10 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 105