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for traffic signals at Marshall and Maple. Senior Planner Riordan further explained <br />the topic. <br />Terry Bottomley, City's Urban design Consultant, explained the prciect in detail. <br />Mayor Claire opened the public hearing. <br />Timothy Wong, Assistant Physician in Chief of Kaiser, Redwood City, Physician <br />Member of Kaiser Oversight Group, practicing endocrinologist with Kaiser for 12 <br />years, stated his excitement at the Council's potential approval of the precise plan. <br />He stated as shown in the presentation there has been a great deal of work put <br />into the proposal to achieve a plan that serves the interests of both Redwood City <br />and Kaiser. He thanked everyone for the work. <br />Public Comment. <br />Pete Hughes, Board of Trustees Member of Case de Redwood, stated that the <br />parking garage and first phase of the plan is adjacent to the building. He stated <br />that so far nobody at the facility has spoken with or been informed of the progress. <br />He stated that Casa de Redwood supports Kaiser, but that some items may have <br />an effect such as vibration, noise, traffic patterns and pedestrian patterns. He <br />requested that they be allowed to give input in these areas. <br />Pauline Truscelli stated she has been a member of Kaiser for 56 years and Kaiser <br />has served Redwood City for over 50 years. She stated that the hospice plan is <br />exciting and has served on the task force. She further stated that Kaiser shuttles <br />seniors between the senior center and Kaiser for appointments and she stated her <br />happiness upon the potential approval of this project. <br />Nita Spangler stated she has had a pleasant experience with a family member <br />being cared for by Kaiser. She asked that the City hold off on the water until Kaiser <br />is assured of its water allocation. <br />Rudy Luca agreed with Kaiser being in Redwood City and has been satisfied with <br />the services. He asked that any impact to Casa de Redwood be considered and <br />dealt with. <br />Janet Borgens stated her agreement with Mr. Hughes and the concerns of Casa <br />de Redwood related to the residents' current difficulties getting across the street to <br />K -Mart and other businesses. She stated that the closest crossing is at Maple <br />Street and the shortest walk for them might be to cross the street where there is no <br />crosswalk. <br />M/S Ira /Ruskin to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous <br />voice vote by those present. <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 25, 2003 <br />MINUTES PAGE 6 <br />