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would look like, and hoped the District would work with the community on what their ongoing processes might be like in the future of this project and its phases, and also that the City staff be involved with the traffic and circulation studies. The Vice Mayor asked about the projects' two additional phases, and asked if there were exemptions involved. Dr. Gemma stated exemptions have only been filed on the phase one project, and not on any upcoming projects. He stated if the project were done all as one piece, they would qualify for the exemptions, and that breaking the project up in phases had more to do with the timing of each specific part of the project. The Vice Mayor offered suggestions on how to keep the process open. Dr. Gemma stated the main problem to solve was finding ways to give notice to the neighbors, in order that they feel motivated to come to the meetings early on, and that the District would be very open to the City's help and advice in these areas. Council asked for clarification on the existing entrances and exits, the revised plan, and also the net increases. Dr. Gemma stated, with regard to net increases that in some cases there are increases for staff parking getting cars off the street. Dr. Gemma gave his first guesses on what the circulation studies would be looking at, including the ins and outs of the parking areas, onto which street, etc. Council suggested putting up signage reminding drivers entering the street that they were entering a residential area. Mr. Gemma stated he would also be meeting with the student body at the high school regarding some of the stories he had heard from community. Council spoke to its history of partnerships with the School District and elaborated on the scope of this current partnership. Council stated that it seems the School District is legally correct in its actions, especially after hearing Dr. Gemma's overview of the exception issues, etc. but also asked the City Attorney for advice on this. Council believed the staff should be involved beyond the circulation study, on into subsequent phases, to help in discussing further impacts and/or offering options or advice. Council suggested that the District look at garbage issues in the school area, since this was also brought up in the discussion. Council took a 5-minute break at 9:15 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:20 pm. B. Initiation of General Plan and Zoning Map Amendments and Precise Plan for the "Stanford in Redwood City" Campus Proposal. Senior Planner, Maureen Riordan, shared a presentation regarding the Precise Plan. It covered maps, the project background, the amendments suggested to the General Plan, project proposals and activities in building and/or demolition, environmental impacts, traffic impacts, etc. She also shared the timing of future meetings and planning sessions. Council asked for thoughts on expansions of Spinas Park. Ms. Riordan stated this had not come up as of yet, but there is a proposal for an open space area in the plan. A representative from Stanford gave an overview of the project and their excitement in working with Redwood City and in keeping with their successful downtown expansion JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2008 PAGE 8