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Carol Ford also spoke in favor of the Parade of Planes and explained the support from the School District, Airport and would appreciate support from the City Council. Steve Elliott, Vice Chair of Economic Development for the Redwood City San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, spoke about upcoming events such as Good Morning Redwood City, as well as Broadway by the Bay and the 47th Progress Seminar in Monterey between April 16 through 17, 2011. He noted that all this information is posted online at http://www.redwoodcitvchamber.com/. David Bartoshuk, representing the Juventus Soccer Club, noted that last weekend they had over 250 soccer teams in the Peninsula playing in about 30 venues. He noted that it was a smooth event considering that 8,000 people attended the various games. Mr. Bartoshuk said that the event came off without problems mentioning this is its fourth year. Council Member Seybert added that this was a total success and a fabulous opportunity to showcase this community and that people all over Northern California speak about Redwood City and its parks. He said our Parks Recreation and Community Services is supportive of these efforts and that is much appreciated. Mike Bautista, with time ceded from Michelle Bautista, presented information (presentation on file) about his belief that City staff lied on the R2 Zoning appeal and that the fairness of the appeal process was not addressed by Council. He said the Council did not offer an explanation for the denial of the appeal and he felt "shut ouY'. Mr. Bautista commented on staff's intentions and the prior City Manager. He questioned if there were secret meetings in advance of the decision and opined that the community is owed an explanation. City Attorney Thompson intervened and said that Mr. Bautista received due process and there is on record two court cases by Mr. Bautista. In one case he lost one and the other he voluntarily dismissed it. Ms. Thompson explained that the cases were about the interpretation of the Zoning Code in terms of density and how these apply to someone else's property. She asserted that Mr. Bautista got due process and all these allegations are part of this court case and she believes that this Council has modeled the way to handle the outcome of either losing or winning, which is with graciousness and aplomb. Camino Delay, a senior at Sequoia High School, reported on a study he did with a grant from the Committee for Green Foothills (presentation on file). He specifically addressed concerns about density levels with the Cargill development and he does not find this a feasible project. Council Member Gee wanted to confirm that the City Council is not at liberty to comment on the accusations made by the prior speaker. Ms. Thompson confirmed that statement. The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion: 6.3C (Ira), 6.1 E and 6.3C (FousUAguirre), 6.1.F, 6.3A, and 6.3E (Foust). M/S Gee/Seybert to approve the Consent Calendar except the pulled items 6.1 E, 6.1.F, 6.3A, 6.3C, 6.3E. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. Discussion on item 6.1 E JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD March 7, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 277