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Council Member Hartnett stated that the Board of Directors of the Chamber of _ Commerce endorsed the resolution and recommended it to the City Council with one modification as follows: Page one of the proposed resolution, last paragraph, No. 1 — strike the word "top" in reference to the State Bridge Toll Expenditure Plan. Public Comment: Mike Pacelli, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber did vote to support the resolution. He stated that as members of the business community, there is a responsibility for all to participate in working toward solutions to the traffic congestion challenges in the region. He further stated that the Chamber encourages the Council to endorse the resolution. Clem Molony expressed support as a member of the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee for several years. He stated his knowledge of the development and transportation challenges on the Peninsula. In addition to supporting the toll money and "Measure A" money, the Board also expressed support for the WTA's Implementation and Operations Plan. Rudy Luca stated his concern with the toll rise to subsidize the program and what the impact would be on individuals. He stated he is concerned about public transportation but wants to know the costs involved. Council Member Howard stated that the proposed toll will support many projects and suggested Mr. Luca contact Steve Morrison with any questions. Steve Morrison stated that specific fares have not yet been set. The fares for the ferries from Redwood City, South San Francisco or any other location will be competitive in order to attract riders. He further stated that current ferry fares are comparable to BART fares in terms of distance M/S Ruskin /Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 14496 IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING FUTURE REDWOOD CITY FERRY SERVICE FROM A PORTION OF NEW STATE BRIDGE TOLL REVENUES AND THE SAN MATEO COUNTY SALES TAX EXTENSION. (The word "top" to be removed from Page 1, No. 1, last paragraph). The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Vice Mayor Ira absent Vice Mayor Ira arrived — 7:50 p.m. 9. STAFF REPORT - A. Traffic Impact Fees, amendment of ordinance; Engineering and Construction Manager Patterson stated that with the Retail /Cinema project underway, this would be a way to jumpstart some businesses Downtown. The exemption is for retail, residential and restaurant use in a larger Downtown area. Offices would not be exempted from the fee. The REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 27, 2003 AGENDA PAGES