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staff has received many more letters in favor of keeping it in. He opined that bifurcating the General Plan is not a viable solution. Joseph Folenta, who is a resident of Redwood Mobile Estates and said he was conveying the feelings of various people. He is opposed to any development in that area. He shared concerns that, in his opinion, if the process is bifurcated then there is a higher chance of development in the area. He spoke about the various impacts he believes would occur in the area and he opposes development. Lou Covey with Sustainable Redwood City, said he supports a two way process. He believes that a vote of the people will be needed on what occurs at Cargill. Mr. Covey supports getting Cargill out of the mix of the current General Plan process. Greg Greenway, speaking on behalf of Seaport Industrial Association, finds that there is a remarkable amount of common ground. He asked Council to buffer industrial from non- industrial uses; allow opportunities for Port expansion; and, plan for transportation infrastructure. He suggests considering light industrial uses. He is asking for more information on the process should it be bifurcated. Pat Dixon, opined that the Council's thoughts should be on the Bayfront. She asked that Council flush out all options on the table including housing in that area. Joey Sciarra Jr. spoke about the marshes and how he helped restoration efforts. Council discussion: Council voiced an interest in continued public involvement regarding the Bayfront but simultaneously an eagerness to finish the General Plan. A comment was made that the Cargill site and the various measures have diverted the General Plan process. Council discussed seeing the Cargill site as a place of opportunity for a multitude of options. One Council Member stated that ultimately the voters should have a say on this matter. Council discussed hearing from the community and setting a vision instead of being led by the developer's vision. Some Council Members outlined the benefits of taking Cargill out of the General Plan process. Various Council Members pointed out that they do not believe that a proper process can occur with both items side by side. Council stated that time if of the essence. M/S Aguirre/Hartnett to bifurcate the process and take the Cargill site out of the General Plan process. Mayor Foust said that a city led process will be in place for the Cargill site and this was always an option. She said that the public is sometimes unclear about the fact that this is not a developer led process. Motion carries unanimously by roll call vote. C. Ordinance prohibiting smoking in all Redwood City Parks. (Item moved to another meeting due to the late hour) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 2009 MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 298