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Julie Abraham, a resident of Finger Avenue, thanked both sides of the issue and she thinks the development does not respect the character of the street. She said parking will be an issue and she opined that the size of the houses is offensive and the project layout creates an insular "look and feel" for the area. Fred Gaggioli has lived on Finger Avenue for fifteen years and shared his concerns regarding traffic, parking, and stated his belief that it would be a mistake to approve the project due to the impacts to the community. Russell Vavuris, a Redwood City resident, addressed the Council about the need for housing which will lead to funding for schools, and that he thinks this is a good opportunity to add nice homes to the street. He supports the development. Levi Brinkerhoff is a resident of Redwood City and spoke about the width, and the "S" turns of the creek and his concerns are about flooding and the need to think hard about any consideration to reduce the setback. Ferris Lewald lives on Finger Avenue and is opposed and urged the Council to deny the project. He does not support the project because in his opinion it does not integrate well into the area. Carolyn Vece Soto was born and raised in Redwood City, is an interior designer and recently completed a project with Mr. McGowan. She opined Mr. McGowan pays 360 degree attention to the design, harmony, and integrity of projects. She believes his project will enhance the neighborhood and is an asset to the city. Joe Caprioni said he recently bought in the neighborhood and he believes this project meets and exceeds all other projects in the area and the city and will increase the property values. He supports this project. Bill Collins representing the Water Department of the local Sierra Club believes the current creek setback ordinance is smart, and he sees no reason to waive it, and that it is about the assurance of safety because the erosion is there, and it is impossible to predict the future. He urged Council to at least require an EIR and to not rush into approval. Tom Black said that these houses be helpful for those who need housing and live in the Silicon Valley. He said he has looked at the plans and recommends that they be approved. He lives on Stratford Street and invited everyone to its 25th neighborhood block party on August 29, 2009. Barbara Patterson referred to a packet she gave to Council on the Cordilleras Creek and stated that the Corps of Engineers does not permit any more dredging on this creek. She opined this project lacks integrity because this will impact the riparian area. She does not feel the Council has the authority to vote on this, opining that there are people on Council who received money from the developer. Ruie Tomlin said that her family has been in this area since 1962 and she believes that this development does not consider bridging the spatial boundaries that would enhance JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AUGUST 3, 2009 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 436