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6.1.A. - Page 11 input will result in changes to it. He said he looks forward to eventually voting on it, but that cannot happen until the review and amendments are all completed. Mayor Ira thanked Mr. Stephen Knight with Save the Bay for giving him and the Council a heads up prior to the recent press releases and poll results. Council took a break at 8:17 p.m. Council resumed at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Lyon addressed the timeline issue and said that staff found opportunities to expand in some areas and to combine in others. He confirmed there will be a fiscal impact analysis. Council Discussion: One Council Member asked if this was the first time a CEQA timeline has not been met and staff stated that this is not the first time. City Attorney Thompson interjected and clarified that the most important thing is a good and thorough process and not just a focus on the schedule perse. Another Council Member noted that Council was not about to short circuit the process at the expense of the schedule. Vice Mayor Aguirre reassured the public and the community that the goal is to study and not rush into decisions. One Council Member noted that some members of the Council may be information 'junkies" and that Council is still in the process of obtaining all data and meaningful input which will be valuable later on. Mayor Ira thanked the staff for the competent report tonight. M/S Seybert /Bain to approve item #2. Motion carried 6 -0 with Council Member Foust recused. M/S Aguirre /Pierce to approve item #3. Motion carried 6 -0 with Council Member Foust recused. M/S Pierce /Gee to approve item #4. Motion carried 6 -0 with Council Member Foust recused. M/S Gee /Pierce to approve item #5. Motion carried 6 -0 with Council Member Foust recused. M/S Gee /Seybert to approve item #6. Motion carried 6 -0 with Council Member Foust recused. Council Member Foust rejoined the dais at 8:45 p.m. B. Process for the Selection of Developers for Block 2 and the Winslow Street Parking Lot at Depot Circle - City Council /Redevelopment Agency Board Recommendation: Consider background information, public comments and discussion of options as they relate to developer selection for Block 2 (which is a predominately City - owned block bounded by Jefferson, Middlefield, and Caltrain), and the Winslow Street Parking Lot and provide direction to staff. The options available for Council as they relate to developer selection for either parcel are: 1. A Request for Proposals process as outlined in the City Charter JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD May 23, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11