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Council discussed the scope of the EIR (environmental impact report) and whether the study will cover the storm gyrator runoff and other hydrology issues. Mr. Passanisi, Principal Planner, explained' that the EIR gold cover the hydrology and other water issues. Questions were posed about who Is paying for the EIR. . Mr. Passanisi explained that there was a determination by the City Attorney that the Council could not pay for the EIR. one Council Member thanked staff for including previous meeting minutes fror 1986 and 1988 when the Council discussed this ratter. There was an additional request that minutes from when the discussion took place to direct staff to come back with options as far as an EIR also be included. Mr. Passanisi confirmed that staff will include those when staff returns to the City Council. M/S Pierce/Aguirre to approve Consent Calendar item 6.1C. Motion carves una b a roll call vote, M - -048 Mayor Foust reiterated all the Council actions approved via the Consent Calendar. 7. Staff Reports San Mateo County Darks for the Future — ..rye, 2008 Ealiot Mea Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to endorse the Parks for the Future one - eighth cent sales tax measure (Measure) wh ich would support parks and recreation activities in San Mateo County for a period of 25 years, (307) RESOLUTION NO. 14853 OF THE CITY of REDWOOD CITY ADOPTING RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE THE PARKS FOR THE FUTURE ONE- EIGHTH CENT SALES TAX MEASURE ON THE JUNE 3� 2008 BALLOT. Corinne Centeno, narks Recr and Community Services Director, presented the report on Measure r o and she introduced other staff members from San Mateo County~ She explained this would raise the County tax rate to 8 .375%. Shawn White, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, addressed the Council and offered this commissions' endorsement because this is an investment in the future (presentation on file). Julia Bach, Executive Director of the Parks Foundation with the County of Sari Mateo, explained why this ratter is going before the voters again. She noted that on two polls conducted, there was 0% support for the measure and the June primary is the best time to take it to the voters because it will not be a cro ballot, Is. Bach provided details on the outreach that is being conducted, and those who want to get involved can go to the following r site for additi rksfort of t re o � � real �r�fr�at�on r, _ . Co ncif inquired if these funds could be used for culture and arts. Ms. Bach explained that if these areas are already part of the frame work of the existing Parks Recreation and Community Services Department, then that would b permitted. . .............................. JOINT CITY COUNCI RE EVELOP ENT AGENCY A MEETING MARCH 24, Zoo MINUTES PAGE MINUTE BOOK No. 62 P No. 4