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• Laurie Coulter <br /> • Harold S. Draeger (appointed with four votes after various votes) <br /> • Jerome Svigals <br /> • Barbara Valley <br /> First vote: Dixie Bailey (Hartnett, Bain); Harold Draeger (Ira, Pierce, Aguirre); Barbara <br /> Valley (Foust and Howard) — no applicant obtained four votes <br /> Second vote: Dixie Bailey (Ira, Bain); Harold Draeger (Pierce, Aguirre); Barbara Valley <br /> (Foust, Howard, Hartnett) - no applicant obtained four votes <br /> Third vote: Dixie Bailey (Bain); Barbara Valley (Howard, Foust); Harold Draeger (Hartnett, <br /> Ira, Pierce and Aguirre) <br /> The appointee to the Housing and Human Concerns Committee was Harold Draeger. <br /> Mayor Foust explained that the multiple votes were indicative of the caliber of the <br /> applicants. Council made comments regarding the fact that all applicants were extremely <br /> qualified. The Mayor thanked all those who had shown an interest in serving their <br /> community. <br /> B. Saltworks development proposal. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> 1. Authorize by resolution the initiation of the process for evaluating a potential <br /> General Plan Amendment for the Cargill properties and provide staff with <br /> direction to study the Salfinrorks development proposal (601) <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 14958 OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br /> OF REDWOOD CITY INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STRATEGIC <br /> GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY REQUESTING THAT CITY <br /> STAFF REVIEW AND RECOMMEND AN APPROPRIATE GENERAL PLAN LAND <br /> USE DESIGNATION FOR THE SALTWORKS PROPOSAL <br /> 2. Approve by motion a legal services reimbursement agreement between the City <br /> of Redwood City and the applicant, Redwood City Industrial Saltworks, L.L.C., <br /> and that the Jarvis Fay et al law firm be retained for both assignments. <br /> Minute Order 09-177 <br /> Mayor Foust made opening remarks regarding what is before Council. She explained that <br /> the only question before the Council tonight is whether Council wants to direct staff to <br /> conduct an in-depth study of the development proposal and this only represents a first <br /> step in the process. Mayor Foust asked for respect and civility. <br /> Blake Lyon, Senior Planner gave a brief report and explained that the question is whether <br /> or not to initiate a process for evaluating the development proposal and if so to engage in <br /> a services agreement. He announced the city's website where the entire proposal is <br /> available for review www.redwoodcity/saltworks.orq. Mr. Lyon was asked to explain the <br /> California Environmental Quality Act and what it means. He also covered the next steps <br /> should Council find it agreeable to act on the matter tonight. <br /> REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 2009 <br /> MINUTES PAGE 5 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 <br /> Page No. 446 <br />