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6.1.A. - Page 7 little broader, and terminology matters as we define "how big" or "how small" this Precise Plan might be. Mr. Ekern concurred that such terminology is more appealing and more descriptive. One Council Member wanted staff to pursue "green marinas". Mayor Aguirre said this matter was presented as a project at the Mayor's Institute and she looks forward to seeing a Plan for this area. Public Comment James Jonas, a resident of Docktown, made positive comments about the large and enthusiastic response and work for the clean-up. He went on to state that the Precise Plan is a great document for engagement. He said he looked at the report and questioned why recreation was not mentioned, but he looks forward to working through the process. Carol Wong, a resident of Redwood Shores, opined that this is an opportunity for another jewel in Redwood City for the waterfront area. She spoke about her excitement in hearing the comments and her belief we are one step closer with respect to General Plan. Ms. Wong also said that the, mixed use would bring in retail and enrich the community. She also shared her thoughts about the Precise Plan in terms of the "Inner Harbor." C. "Birds on Broadway" Public Art Sculpture in Downtown Redwood City 1. By motion, ratify the award of a $5,000 grant to the Peninsula Arts Council for the Birds on Broadway public art project. 2. By motion, authorize and direct City staff to install birdnest sculpture on a signpost on the 2400 block of Broadway Avenue. Chris Beth, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, introduced the item and Steve Cortez, Chair of the Civic Cultural Commission (CCC), spoke on the issue. Mr. Cortez explained his appreciation for Council's interest in these issues and Mr. Cortez shared his awareness that Council is the ultimate decision maker. Mr. Cortez shared the positives of the Birds on Broadway (BOB) art. Mr. Cortez explained how other communities have similar art pieces. He said they have five more such pieces for Council approval. Generally speaking, they wish to introduce more public art and solicit local artists' pieces for the beautification of Redwood City. One Council Member commented that before the Civic Cultural Commission went out and discussed the matter with Peninsula Arts Council, Council should have been consulted. One Council Member noted that there was a concern that there was no joint vision for when this came to pass. She said that this was a missed opportunity to have a joint vision and a joint message, and the Council is coming into it at the end of the process. So, this Council Member will not be support it. Furthermore, she does not feel this is representative of the downtown that the Council so loves. She also noted that this is an artist from Oregon and she believes there are many artists in Redwood City. Ms. Beth Mostovoy, with the Peninsula Arts Council, also provided some details about the Bird and its benefits. She added details about placement of the birds at different levels and heights. She highlighted what she thought were the benefits of BOB. JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY February 27, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7