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6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD Public CommeM � Alan Bydgnes spoke on the Elwood/Sequoia Union situation and he posed questions regarding building permits, grade problems, and what he called the overall fragility of this area. Mayor Foust offered to take the speakers notes to the appropriate City Department since this was not an agenda item, and offered that City Manager Ingram would be in touch. Susan Swope shared her pride in tHe Redwood City 4th of July downtown celebration. She said that of all those present had a great time. She said that when she went to see the fireworks it was all cleaned up and she gave kudos to those behind the organization. Mayor Foust thanked everyone involved in the 4 of July celebration including those who organized the parade. Michael Grove (with three minutes conceded to him) acknowledged the City, the Council . and the successful 4 of July Celebration. He also spoke on the Elwood/Sequoia parking project and gave an overview of what happened in the past week. He shared concerns and offered a possible model for the project and a summary of actions needed in his opinion. Mike Gabitass spoke on the Elwood/Sequoia High School parking project, the safety issues of the project with the increased traffic flow concerns, and the wish that residents in the area be part of the process. He commented that the construction has already begun. Lea Cuniberti-Duran spoke on the Elwood/Sequoia High School project and on the dangers she sees due to traffic in the area. She cited speed concerns, mailboxes being hit and other hit-and-runs on the street, which might increase with more traffic coming through the area. Jason Culverhouse spoke on the Elwood/Sequoia project sharing safety concerns and asked for more public notice. He requested more active participation of the members of the community with regard to the project and the need for impact studies. Lynne Ledanois spoke on the Elwood/Sequoia High School parking project sharing safety concerns for the children in the area and also the elderly. She asked for the City's help in ensuring this safety and that everyone work together for a safe outcome in the matter. Mayor Foust stated that this was not the first time speakers have come to Council with this matter and asked City Manager Ingram and City Attorney Yamamoto for more information on the project and to look into the jurisdictional issues involved. Council stated it would also be helpful to find out what work was done i.e. the environmental impact report, what the roles are, and how Council might be able to help with the High JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD JULY 7, 2008 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 146