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review and update fees regularly; to develop a Master Fee Schedule; and to continue inter-departmental dialogue. � Council Members acknowledged the Coro Fellows and staff for the quality of the study and accomplishing it in such a short timeframe. Council Members asked various questions of the Coro Fellows. Recommendation: Council commented on the Development Fee Study completed by the Coro Fellows in Public Affairs. B. Courthouse Facade Reconstruction and Plaza Project ("ProjecY) — Approval of Resolution Concerning Environmental Review and Agreement with San Mateo County Community Development Director Patterson stated that the three items on the agenda will nearly complete all necessary approvals to move forward on the courthouse restoration and creation of the plaza. He explained the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and statement of overriding considerations. Vice Mayor Pierce summarized the steps of the process that began with the discussion of taking down the annex and creating a plaza in front of the building after being brought to the Council's attention from some community and business members. She stated that there has been support from community members in the plaza design and the agreement befinreen the City and the County is now being presented to Council. For the community, this provides restoration of an historic building that very few community members have seen for quite a long . time. The gathering place provided and economic vitality will enhance the community as well. Bruce Liedstrand stated that this is a cooperative agreement that is a step toward beginning the vision of the courthouse block as a unique community asset and gathering place that must be preserved. The County museum is an integral part of the courthouse block; and the City and County value and support the long term success of the County museum. The substance of the agreement is that in exchange for the City's investment, the County is giving the City an easement for a term of years: The initial term is 55 years with four 10-year extensions that lead to a total of 95 years, automatically renewed unless the governing body of either entity determines to cancel. The cancellation or termination requires a 30-day notice to the other party, a public hearing and public action, all to occur one year prior to the next extension. Council asked questions and made comments. Recommendation: M/S FousUHoward to: JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND APRIL 25, 2005 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9