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6.1.A. - Page 11 <br /> properties create a chance for economic opportunities. He thanked Claudia 011ala for <br /> her work on putting together a reference binder, available at the City Clerk's Office, with <br /> all the parcels and respective land use description. He alerted that some of the parcels <br /> are complicated and the property lines are convoluted and unclear. He clarified that the <br /> next step is figuring out how these were acquired so that the City Attorney can <br /> determine how these can be disposed of. He gave examples of properties that seem <br /> simple but include title or boundaries complexities. He then focused on two properties: <br /> Bradford and Heller. Mr. Ekern noted that the next steps include working with the City <br /> Attorney's Office on a proposed policy approach. <br /> One Council Member appreciated the document created and the data included. This <br /> Council Member shared concerns with selling properties without a parking plan for <br /> downtown. She would like to look at properties located close to the schools and finding <br /> ways to use sites appropriately. This Council Member also spoke about the possibility of <br /> a Parks Master Plan. Another Council Member was appreciative of the inventory; and, <br /> in regards to the Bradford site, he wanted to hear more about the need for affordable <br /> housing. In his opinion, selling properties adjacent to schools is not a good option but <br /> suggested looking at shared uses instead. In regards, to the Inner Harbor, he finds this <br /> a strategical area where Council could look at myriad options. A shuttle service was <br /> mentioned as a suggestion to connect the downtown to the Inner Harbor area. <br /> One Council Member would like to see a"non-public" list that shows properties that the <br /> City can sell. Another Council Member referred to the Strategic Initiatives, the <br /> Downtown, General and Precise Plans and the Capital Improvements Plan and how to <br /> leverage these successes. Vice Mayor Gee would like to consider land swaps and <br /> other uses to add creativity to the process and transactions. Mayor Aguirre found <br /> interesting the small areas and possibilities for expansion around Jardin de Los Ninos. <br /> She would also like infill housing to be considered, and how Casa de Redwood <br /> residents keep telling her there is need for more Casas de Redwood. In regards to the <br /> downtown, she does not mind selling parking lots because great downtowns are not <br /> filled with parking lots, and she would not mind transforming them into our own little <br /> "Central Park" in Redwood City. <br /> Council Member Jeff Ira left the meeting at 9: 20 p. m. <br /> Dr. Bell made some closing comments regarding staff working on the broader policy <br /> issues but in the short term addressing the Bradford and Heller sites and coming back <br /> with options for Council. <br /> Council consensus was to have staff come back with the broader policy issues <br /> relating to leasing, selling and land swaps; but on the short term staff will be <br /> bringing back options on how to address the Bradford and Heller properties. <br /> MINUTE ORDER 12-083 <br /> (This is a summary of the discussion, to view the full discussion please view the archived <br /> webstream at http://www.redwoodcitv.orq/qovernment/council/meetinqs.html and select agenda <br /> item 8.A) <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY April 23, 2012 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 <br />