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<br /> B. Council Member Hartnett - stated his concerns with the theatre project and the <br /> particular impact on Theatre Way (closed portion of Middlefield Road) that has no <br /> street or sidewalk. He stated his belief that the businesses on that street have <br /> been let down with the City not having properly plan 'led for the situation. He further <br /> stated that we should have and should be doing m0re to make it more attractive <br /> and easier for people to walk in that area, making ii-more aesthetically inviting. <br /> Although a meeting with the Downtown Business Group (DBG) was set for the <br /> next evening to discuss overall issues, he asked that specific things be done for <br /> that street such as for a period of time grants be given to use to market as they <br /> see fit. Mayor Ira stated that he would bring this topic up at the DBG meeting and <br /> bring an oral report and options back to the Council on January 12. <br /> C. Council Member Howard - announced and invited the community to the Measure <br /> A workshop presented by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to be <br /> hosted in the Redwood City Council Chamber on Saturday, January 24 from 10- <br /> noon. Projects accomplished so far and the re-authorization proposal planned to <br /> be on the November 2004 ballot. There are several Redwood City projects to be <br /> discussed and voted upon that day with the results to be provided to the <br /> Transportation Authority for consideration. <br /> D. Vice Mayor Pierce - asked Council if any Member would be able to represent the <br /> city on the San Mateo County Sesquicentennial committee. The next meeting is on <br /> January 7 at 9:30 a.m. <br /> E. Vice Mayor Pierce - asked about "Yes on Measure 2 " and whether Council had <br /> endorsed this as yet. City Manager Everett stated that a report for Council <br /> consideration would be presented on January 26. <br /> F. Mayor Ira - stated that the Budget Strategy session on January 12 would be for <br /> budget planning, reviewing past priorities, and priorities of Council related to <br /> potential VLF options. <br /> 9. ADJOURNMENT - 9:25 p.m. <br /> MIS to adjourn to the special Council budget strategy session on January 10, <br /> 2004. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Patricia S. Howe, CMC <br /> City Clerk <br /> JOINT MEETING MINUTES <br /> CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY! <br /> JOINT STUDY SESSION with PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 2004 <br /> & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE PAGE 4 <br />