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C. Resolution of Necessity — Ralston /Marine Parkway Interchange Improvements Project Engineering File No. 803 -02 (611) Mayor Claire explained that he removed the item from the Consent Calendar for any possible discussion. The issue involves adopting a resolution authorizing the use of Eminent Domain proceedings to acquire certain portions of parcels belonging to the Oracle Corporation, for the Ralston /Marine Parkway Interchange Improvements Project, that would enable the improvements to the subject interchange function as designed and approved by Caltrans. M/S Ruskin /Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 14523 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND THE EXPENDING OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND THE INSTITUTION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. 8. STAFF REPORTS A. Design of Jefferson Garage Underground Parking Structure. (100) Community Development Director Liedstrand explained that the project involves approximately 85,000 square feet of retail and restaurants on the first floor and a 20- screen movie multiplex cinema on the second floor located on the block - - -- bounded by Broadway, Jefferson and Middlefield (Block 1). This would be above a two level public parking garage with about 500 spaces. The project has been worked on for several years with various negotiations, coming together with a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) in December of 2002. The developer has been proceeding with commitments for leasing the spaces, obtaining financing, and working with architects and engineers for the design of the project. Because the parking garage will be the foundation for the private project above it, it is really a single integrated project and is being constructed by the developer working with staff and the design team. Mr. Liedstrand stated that on March 27, 2003 a suggestion was made that the design of the Jefferson parking garage be reopened. Staff evaluated that suggestion that involved three major elements. The first element was to change to one level of parking. In review, this was determined to be unworkable in not being able to meet the required number of parking spaces. The second element was to change the construction method to a long span structural system. A suggestion was for the garage entry to be moved from Jefferson to another location. He stated there is a staff report and extensive staff analysis that includes the staff recommendation to not reopen the design of the garage at this stage for several reasons. Reason include that reopening the design is not consistent with the City's REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 14, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 438