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Recommendation: <br /> Approve by Motion the Agreement with Ducks Unlimited for Funding to <br /> Construct Bair Island Pedestrian Bridge. MINUTE ORDER 11 -048 <br /> 2. Section - Claim(s) and Check(s) <br /> A. Approve checks dated April 25, 2011 and the usual and necessary <br /> payments through May 2, 2011. (303) MINUTE ORDER 11 -049 <br /> B. Claim from attorney John Burris, representing a minor. (303) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Reject subject claim. MINUTE ORDER 11 -050 <br /> 7. STAFF REPORT(S) <br /> A. Development Opportunities on Block 2, Depot Circle, and Other City <br /> Land Assets Along Middlefield Road and the Caltrain Corridor. (402) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Review and discuss design principles and business terms for development <br /> opportunities on City owned lands in Downtown and in particular Block 2. <br /> City Manager Robert Bell provided a brief introduction on the reasoning why this is <br /> before Council and how this is an effort in anticipation of a vibrant economy. Mr. Dan <br /> Zack, Downtown Development Coordinator, provided a description of the Block 2 site <br /> and how it is part of the Precise Plan which has been adopted without challenge. He <br /> outlined the five key issues before Council — compliance with the Downtown Precise <br /> Plan, Uses and Activity Patterns, Transit and Parking, Depot Circle and Hotel <br /> opportunities. Mr. Zack covered each item elaborating on complexities and <br /> opportunities (presentation on file). <br /> Mr. Zack sought clarity from Council on this matter as far as Council direction. City <br /> Manager Bell clarified that this is not a Redevelopment Area property. Mayor Ira <br /> requested further detail on current uses and layout of certain portions of Block 2. <br /> Council Discussion: <br /> One Council Member was open to providing a vision to the developers and seeing what <br /> they come up with. Two Council Members supported moving forward on Block 2 <br /> including the Winslow Lot, and giving the City Manager discretion to make this happen <br /> with Council input. Discussion ensued regarding replacement of public parking and <br /> Council was amenable to such approach. Another Council Member shared his vision <br /> for a bowling alley and a hotel with a creek running through it s lobby. A third Council <br /> Member shared his interest in having financial feasibility, conformance with the <br /> Downtown Precise Plan and the vision to do this in a timely manner. He also supports <br /> some flexibility on the part of the city to mitigate certain issues like the creek and the <br /> possibility of creating a Maintenance District. Another Council Member is supportive of <br /> these items but she wants the City Manager to work closely with the Council. This <br /> Council Member shared her excitement about this. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD April 25, 2011 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 306 <br />