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B.-Certificate of Recognition for Pat Brown, recipient of Neil Call Award — Vice Mayor Aguirre introduced Ms. Brown and spoke about her dedication to improving youth through Redwood City 2020 and the School District. Vice Mayor Aguirre opined that this award was a perfect match for Ms. Brown due to her many contributions to youth and the community. Ms. Brown thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve this community. She also shared the Neil Call Memorial award with the Council and those present. 6.-PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSENT CALENDAR Catherine Fraser and Julie Wesolek from the Sequoia Y spoke about their free swim classes where 425 people took lessons on how to swim, be safe, and other survival skilis. Classes were conducted in both English and Spanish by staff and volunteers and they sought more volunteers for next year (presentation on file). Plamen Koev shared his concerns in financing a house in Woodside that needs water service from Redwood City. He spoke about meeting with the City Attorney and various City staff and he feels that his needs are not being met for invalid reasons. He submitted a letter (on file) to Council and he also questioned the current ordinance and said he would like to resolve this situation amicably so he can finish his house. Ms. Thompson, City Attorney, agreed that there have been many iterations and she finds it unfortunate that Mr. Koev did not get what he wanted. She explained that the code is very clear and has been so for decades. Furthermore, Ms. Thompson explained that he had been informed of these requirements and actual costs when he purchased the property. Ms. Thompson explained that City Codes protect the City follow certain requirements which are important. She announced that a letter to Mr. Koev will go out this week. One Council Member asked if this has been well documented. Ms. Thompson confirmed adding that there is also a fairness issue here. She provided details on the issues around this particular case. Ms. Thompson noted that Mr. Koev has options such as slowing down the development or requesting the Council to deviate from the Code. M/S Bain/Seybert to approve the Consent Calendar excluding item 6.1 B. Motion carried 6-0 by electronic vote with Mayor Ira absent. 6.1 B pulled — One Council Member commented on the issue of the cost of this agreement. She noted the increase in the cost and she found this challenging to accept in this economy. She requested that this be looked at more closely and more options be provided. City Manager Bell noted that there is a group of City Managers that negotiate the agreements and currently there were no other options. Mr. Bell offered to work with the other City Managers and look at future options after the term of this contract. One JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD June 13, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 335