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Vice Mayor Aguirre supports these efforts but would like to see some hard numbers on the <br /> benefits of these partnerships. She would like to get some background as well. <br /> Mr. Beth, Director of Parks and Recreation, confirmed that these are available through <br /> the John Gardner Center and he will send these to the Council the next morning. <br /> M/S Gee/Aguirre to approve item 6.1 E. Motion carried unanimously by electronic <br /> vote. <br /> Council Member Foust explained that she will vote no on 6.3E and 6.1 F because she does <br /> not need the due diligence period to know this will not be a viable option especially with <br /> the other downtown priorities. She respects her Council colleagues' position but she <br /> would prefer that the focus remain in downtown issues. <br /> M/S Bain/Seybert to approve agenda item 6.1 F. Motion carried 6-1 by roll call vote with <br /> Council Member Foust opposing. <br /> Discussion on item 6.3E <br /> M/S Gee/Pierce to approve agenda item 6.3E. Council Member Gee clarified that this is <br /> an exploratory step and there is no final commitment to go through the purchase but the <br /> goal is to investigate through the due diligence period. Motion carried 6-1 by electronic <br /> vote with Council Member Foust opposing. <br /> Discussion on item 6.3A <br /> Council Member Foust said that she downloaded some maps and these had some <br /> important detailed information in the mixed use area and she would like to have more <br /> information on this "priority development area" which is not just downtown. Ms. Ekas, <br /> Planning Manager, said that a map will be brought back to the Council with more details <br /> on the areas east of 101. She explained that at a recent meeting with ABAG staff <br /> explained the different areas and the increased development at Pacific Shores and how <br /> Saltworks was excluded. <br /> M/S Foust/Gee to approve agenda item 6.3A. Mayor Ira said that the City will make its <br /> best determination on where development goes and not ABAG. One Council Member <br /> added that this is the second time around for the sub RHNA discussion and this is <br /> valuable. Another Council noted that there is a lot of talk about the regionalization of <br /> services and how land use is a sensitive area of such discussions. She referred to the <br /> implementation of SB 375 and AB 32 and how the "big four" being the Bay Area Air Quality <br /> Management District, The Bay Conservation and Development Commission, The <br /> Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and the Association of Bay Governments are <br /> making decisions that impact us. She noted that Redwood City needs to be aware and <br /> involved. This Council Member also spoke about the Bay Plan and how it will impact the <br /> regions' economic viability. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> Discussion on item 6.3C <br /> Council Member Bain had questions about this report and it was not clear to him how the <br /> consolidation is occurring. He also inquired about the Consortium if this is future direction <br /> or if it exists now. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD March 7, 2011 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 278 <br />