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6.1.A. - Page 9 Sharon Prager, a resident of San Mateo, spoke in favor of the EIR process finding it important to this City and also to neighboring suburbs. She opined that careful and thoughtful review is important for an open and transparent process and this project can be a catalyst for economic development, affordable housing and more parks. Brett Garrett, resident, spoke against the proposed project in light of recent stories about flooding and rising sea levels. He said there are many concerns not addressed by the EIR process. He encouraged support for any future City Council candidates in the upcoming election who are against this project. Frances Boscacci, a San Mateo County resident for twenty years, spoke in favor of continuing the review process. She expressed her concerns about the housing and job imbalance and how expensive housing is here. She spoke in support of the project. Bob Burger, a San Mateo resident, spoke of his plan to eventually retire within walking distance of the bay and spoke in favor of the project. He hopes this project will be approved in part or completely so that it is ready when he is ready to retire. Yana Rudakov, a resident of San Mateo County, spoke in favor of the plan due to the opportunity for more housing and jobs. She encouraged Council to keep the process going forward so people can make informed decisions. Nancy Arbuckle, a resident, posed questions in regards to the process and is looking forward to the June scoping report and update. Her comments and questions included the timeline, seeing salt ponds restored back to wetlands, when will certain things be addressed and needing more advanced notice of these meetings. Bill Nack, representing the San Mateo Building Trades Council, spoke in support of the EIR process. He requested that agenda items on this matter, recommendations 1 through 6, be approved and he urges its continuation. Kaia Eakin, spoke in favor of continuing the process, but also wanted to thank a Council Member for being a judge at the recent pet parade. She commented on the scoping sessions, requested more study sessions be televised and held within the Council Chambers, and she would like to see more dialogue. Victor Torreano, a resident, spoke in favor of moving forward with the process to approve and review this project. Veronica Eccamez, a resident, thanked Council for the review process and asked that it be continued as a way for the community to be informed and educated. Gail Raabe, a resident, had comments and questions pertaining to the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) timeline from August 2010. She asked about the various scoping alternatives, reports, and a workshop that were to be completed and why there has not been public explanation and discussion on what has happened with them. JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD May 23, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9