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from 12 -3 p.m. She stated that the day begins at Red Morton Park with bocce ball and a tournament at the Museum along with exhibits, music and other activities. Linda Craig representing the League of Women Voters of South San Mateo County announced that a City Council candidates' forum is scheduled for September 30, 2003 from 7 -9 p.m. at the First Congregational Church at Euclid and McGarvey. She invited the Council and community to come out and stated if unable to attend, the event will be videotaped and rebroadcast many times prior to the November 4 General Municipal Election. Bernard Peradotto asked the Council if his name was associated with an issue brought before the Council. He stated he had made five attempts to contact Mayor Claire and three attempts to reach Vice Mayor Ira after speaking with the other Council Members. He submitted a document to Council from San Mateo County. Assistant City Attorney Brower stated his belief that the matter is related to a claim filed with the City and is a matter of potential litigation, thereby, making it inappropriate to discuss at this time. Mayor Claire stated that any complaints directed to City Council are referred through the City Manager to the pertinent department for response. Ted Hannig stated that he represents the Celotti family who has owned property on Jefferson for over 65 years and is now the subject of a condemnation action by the City. He referred to the City having taken possession, built lots and his clients no longer receiving income from that property. He stated the family is in litigation with the City. He stated his request is to ask the City to allow the family to withdraw funds from the deposit the City has already made so that they can receive the rental income being denied by the order of possession. Without the City's consent, under law, they would forfeit their right to challenge the process by which the City has exercised eminent domain power. He submitted a letter of explanation. Susan Moeller, Redevelopment Manager, introduced the new Downtown Development Coordinator Dan Zack. She announced the work on the design for the Courthouse Plaza where there will be a series of public meetings over the next 6 -8 months with the first meeting, Thursday, September 25 from 7 -10 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Michael Freedman will be making a presentation on public spaces and getting input from the community. All interested residents and citizens are invited to participate. Dan Zack stated his pleasure in being a part of the community and a part of doing great things in Redwood City. JOINT CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 49