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;zero growth" because he does not find it reasonable. Mr. Nelson inquired about who will be paying for the restoration efforts. Stephanie Munoz, stated that while she is not a resident she is a neighbor and she opined that the measure will pass because of the ii open space' concept. She suggested a compromise which included taking mitigating steps on the development of this property. She would like the Council to look at clustered housing and she believes the Council could craft an ordinance to go on the ballot that will make it possible to include some housing. Claire Felong said that she supports open space. She shared concerns about water availability for the development that would be in that area. She spoke about marsh lands absorbing carbons. Ms. Felong explained that the Saltwors discussion seemed like it was led by the City and she believes this is how the initiative came to pass. Ms. Felong would have liked the City to take a stand and shove its position. Council discussion Comments were rude about the value of the public input provided tonight and ho w helpful this is when it comes across with civility and professionalism. Council asked questions about the implications of the proposed initiative on city pars such as Red Morton, adjacent jurisdictions, the Fire Station and possibly the Canada college project. Certain council Members opined that the 1/3 veto would apply to all park lards in Redwood city and that is unrelated to Cargill lards. council also asked if a two-thirds vote would be needed to build a senior center as well as to place a fire station or relocate a park. City Attorney Yamamoto confirmed that the terminology makes it difficult to answer questions without further study and analysis. Mr. Yamamoto said that other jurisdictions wifi not be governed by this charter Amendment. Comments were made about the language of the initiative being conducive to many interpretations and legal challenges. Council voiced an interest in continuing a dialogue that is honest and transparent. There was an interest in being proactive and seeking answers that clarify the content of the initiative and hove it would ld ppl y to new land as well as the County-owned lands. The Council discussed opportunities for lard swaps and how this initiative might impact them. One property mentioned was the Jardin de Minos Park, Council also asked questions about new properties being impacted as well as land -gaps for donated properties. The possibility that one property is guiding this effort was discussed and certain Council Members voiced their concerns that this would impose a 3 veto right on any development in certain zoning classifications. The Council asked if the tiro- thirds voter approval would be needed for the City to acquired land that is currently zoned "industrial" or "residential" Annexations of new properties were discussed as well as Area H. The Preserve at Redwood Shores was discussed. council asked if a two-thirds vote would be needed to change its current plans. Mr. Yamamoto provided some clarifying information about certain projects such as the Canada College development. One council Member clarified that staff will come back with answers to the specific questions but that the discussion is positive and shows an interest in collaboration. Questions were posed on how this will impact the City's JOINT CITY CO NCUREDEV L PM ENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING APRIL 14, 200 MINUTES PAGE MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 63