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informational meetings, workshops, and procedural steps to fully engage the <br /> public in the environmental review process as described by the California <br /> Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and in accordance with the City Council's <br /> Strategic Initiative, "Community Building and Communications." <br /> Executive Summary <br /> Per the City Council's direction on August 10, 2009, the City began evaluating the <br /> Salfinrorks development proposal as it related to jurisdictional issues, water <br /> demand/supply, and transportation/circulation. The independent analysis <br /> associated with these "Tier One" topics has been provided in a series of summary <br /> reports, which concur that no fundamentally insurmountable issues have been <br /> identified. As such, in an effort to build on the analysis provided in the Tier One <br /> summary reports and consistent with the City Council's previous direction, the next <br /> step in the evaluation process is to begin the process for identifying a lead CEQA <br /> consultant via a request for qualifications (RFQ) process. Unless directed <br /> otherwise, staff intends to proceed as previously directed by Council. <br /> Blake Lyon, Senior Planner introduced the item and explained what a "Tier One" evaluation <br /> entails and the topics that it covers. He shared a diagram and other slides (presentation <br /> on file). Mr. Lyon then explained the proposed land use as well as the various <br /> components. The first consultant was Mr. Whit Manley, and he covered the jurisdictional <br /> report. He summarized that he recommended a robust consultation with all agencies <br /> involved which have jurisdictional authority over the permitting process. David Smith, the <br /> second consultant, explained water issues as these relate to supply and demand for such <br /> proposal. Mr. Smith also provided details on the water exchange possibility. In conclusion <br /> he stated that the "water exchange" seems to be feasible and that potentially there is <br /> sufficient supply of potable and non potable water. <br /> Robert Eckols next consultant focused on transportation issues. He covered the various <br /> possibilities. He also explained that the plan would include complete streets. The <br /> consultant added that more clarity on each of the proposed plans might be beneficial. In <br /> particular he mentioned the transportation management association, parking management <br /> plan, employee shuttles, car share & electric vehicles, and the level of commitment to TDM <br /> programs. <br /> Mr. Lyon then summarized that tonight staff was presenting reports to the Council. He then <br /> explained the next steps which include a "Request for Qualifications" and future public <br /> workshops. He announced that the city's website is up and all the reports have been <br /> posted at www.redwoodcity.org/saltworks. <br /> Council asked questions of staff and of the experts present. The questions focused on <br /> jurisdictional agencies, water issues, transportation and other issues. <br /> At 9:03 p.m. Council took a ten-minute break. The meeting resumed at 9:15 p.m. <br /> Mayor Ira said that there were over 30 cards and he reminded everyone that there will not <br /> be any decisions tonight. He said that speakers will be limited to 2 minutes and that the <br /> REGULAR/STUDY SESSION CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 1, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 024 <br />