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<br />when they rejected measure W. He believes there is a need for public input, and he <br />recommended looking at free social media technology. <br /> <br />Kaia Eakin expressed her concerns and questions regarding the salt ponds. She asked if <br />any exploration had been done of private and or public purchases for land restoration. Ms. <br />Eakin referred to a report that stated that one of the agency's highest priority is restoration. <br /> <br />Patricia Lindo, spoke in favor of moving forward. She believes that great work was done <br />on the studies, there are no insurmountable obstacles, and Redwood City needs more <br />housing and jobs, and so in her opinion this could move forward. <br /> <br />Gail Raabe expressed her concerns regarding tier one and issues related with water quality <br />and storage. <br /> <br />Nil Blackburn, speaking as a resident, spoke in favor of getting more detailed information <br />and facts in order to make informed decisions. She commended Council and asked that <br />the CEQA process continue and she is particularly interested in the traffic study. She <br />asked residents to attend workshops with open minds and do their homework. <br /> <br />Victor Torreano, a resident of Redwood City, spoke in favor of proceeding with the CEQA <br />process and said he particularly found the water portion of the presentation interesting. <br /> <br />Foster Kinney, a resident of Redwood City for four years and a property owner, spoke in <br />favor of continuing the process. He mentioned that there has not yet been an opportunity <br />to make amendments but he wants Council to proceed. <br /> <br />Carole Wong, a resident of Redwood Shores, expressed her appreciation for the tier one <br />reports and said she learned a lot. She expressed concern about having the traffic <br />demand model beefed up and consistent with the general plan as well. She also has <br />questions about any alternatives, changes, opportunities to engage public, the visioning <br />process, and addressing the rise in sea level. <br /> <br />Dianna Reddy, Housing Leadership Council, spoke about affordable housing, due process <br />advocacy, and community building. She spoke in favor of the process thus far and wants it <br />to continue and be a mechanism for public input so that more information can be obtained <br />prior to decisions being made. <br /> <br />William (Bill) Nack, representing the San Mateo Buildings Trade Council, spoke in favor of <br />moving to the next step. He asked that staff be allowed to proceed with the CEQA process <br />as a way to identify the impacts on the environment, allow other agencies to comment, and <br />enable public participation. <br /> <br />Keith Kadera said that he and his wife are residents and own and operate a Redwood City <br />business and that they have been active in the community for over ten years as members <br />of Downtown Business Group and Redwood City San Mateo County Chambers. He said <br />that businesses depend on opportunities that make this a place to live and grow and he <br />spoke in favor of the process for better economic growth, more jobs, enhanced <br />transportation, and housing. <br /> <br />REGULAR/STUDY SESSION CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />FEBRUARY 1,2010 <br />PAGE 5 <br />