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C. Council Member Howard — referred to page 9.A -11, of Priority Focus states that $25 million in jobs- housing balance awards is now available. She asked staff how close the City is to its Housing Element and what Council or Housing and Human Concerns might do to assist. D. Mayor Claire — stated that he attended the Congestion and Air Quality Management Committee meeting where he was asked to bring to Council a resolution supporting the Vehicle License Fee tax. E. Council Member Pierce — stated that Daly City is using the website to inform citizens about the Vehicle License Fee, what that reduction would mean and how citizens might contact their legislators on this subject. She asked if staff would consider this as well. She also announced that the Redwood City Education Foundation is hosting a Mardi Gras Party at the San Mateo County Courthouse on February 28. The foundation provides music in three grades for 3,500 students and is part of the early music education of those students moving on to instrumental music classes, high school and college bands. Recess: 8:15 -8 :30 p.m. Vice Mayor Ira left the dais due to a conflict of interest as stated previously. 10. STAFF REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL AND /OR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY A. Implementation Agreement for Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement for Downtown Retail- Cinema and Public Parking Project. (JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) f 100) Economic Development Coordinator Webb gave the background and stated that one of the components approved in the amended and restated DDA is acquisition of Block I to construct a two -level underground parking garage in that location. It is now time to initiate proceedings in acquiring that property by eminent domain. The City Attorney has advised staff that there is a legal action pending that challenges the continued existence of the Agency's eminent domain power. Rather than delay the project, the process of acquisition needs to begin now. Staff encouraged Council to move forward with the Implementation Agreement to go forward with the property acquisition. Public Comment: Don Wilson spoke on behalf of other speakers. He stated that Council will be committed to the project after approving the Implementation Agreement. He stated that the situation is a different place than it was a few years ago. He stated the JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 397