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so long to go through the process and she acknowledged that there were issues at all levels: staff, the developer and the community. Motion failed 1-6 with Council Member Pierce voting in favor and all others opposing. M/S Hartnett/Howard to uphold the applicants' appeal, grant approval of the Planned Development Permit, including conditions and changes to the project as specified in the staff report on pages 5 through 8, adding two conditions which are 1) a public access easement for the entire street and the CC&R's include stewardship of the creek by the property owners whose properties rear yards touch the creek bank. Council clarified that the stewardship of the creek is to rest with the property owners whose rear yards touch the creek bank and this is to be included in the CC&R's. Motion carried 6-1 with Council Member Pierce opposing. Minute-Order 09-232 M/S Hartnett/Ira to approve the vesting tentative map with the findings set forth on pages 9 and 10 of the staff report. Motion carried 6-1 with Council Member Pierce opposing. Minute-Order 09-233 (Between approx. 7:55 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. the City Council discussed this agenda item. For the full content of the discussion please watch the web stream at: http://www.redwoodcity.org/government/council/aqendas/2009/mov 091026.html and select the Staff Reports 8A-86 item) 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities City Advocate Weekly Issue No. 40-2009. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities City Advocate Weekly available in the City Clerk's Department). Vice Mayor Howard spoke about the recent Trivia Bee event organized by Project Read. She explained that Council Member Hartnett was recognized with the Fire of Hope award, which is a very special award. Council Member Hartnett recognized the volunteers who made this event a complete success. Mayor Foust explained that this event is a family tradition for Council Member Hartnett and began with Barbara Royer Greenalch, his aunt and co-founder of the event. Council Member Hartnett and Vice Mayor Howard explained that as they leave the Council and the regional boards they serve on there should be some discussion about upcoming elections. Mayor Foust concurred that this should be brought back so that those interested could express their interest to serve. Mayor Foust also announced that on November 30, 2009 the Council will be having a tribute meeting to honor Vice Mayor Howard and Council Member Hartnett as they are termed out. Council Member Aguirre reported on attending the Zoppe Circus and she said that Mademoiselle Sandra thanked her and the Council for doing the welcomes at each session. She thanked Lucas Wilder for his hard work on event planning. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OCTOBER 26, 2009 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 510