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about the need for a thoughtful process to attract quality employees and having housing <br /> closer to jobs. <br /> Lou Covey, President of Sustainable Redwood City, asked for consideration of a flood <br /> control nefinrork. He opined that this is a great process and exactly what voters asked for <br /> when they rejected measure W. He believes there is a need for public input, and he <br /> recommended looking at free social media technology. <br /> Kaia Eakin expressed her concerns and questions regarding the salt ponds. She asked if <br /> any exploration had been done of private and or public purchases for land restoration. Ms. <br /> Eakin referred to a report that stated that one of the agency's highest priority is restoration. <br /> Patricia Lindo, spoke in favor of moving forward. She believes that great work was done <br /> on the studies, there are no insurmountable obstacles, and Redwood City needs more <br /> housing and jobs, and so in her opinion this could move forward. <br /> Gail Raabe expressed her concerns regarding tier one and issues related with water quality <br /> and storage. <br /> Nil Blackburn, speaking as a resident, spoke in favor of getting more detailed information <br /> and facts in order to make informed decisions. She commended Council and asked that <br /> the CEQA process continue and she is particularly interested in the traffic study. She <br /> asked residents to attend workshops with open minds and do their homework. <br /> Victor Torreano, a resident of Redwood City, spoke in favor of proceeding with the CEQA <br /> process and said he particularly found the water portion of the presentation interesting. <br /> Foster Kinney, a resident of Redwood City for four years and a property owner, spoke in <br /> favor of continuing the process. He mentioned that there has not yet been an opportunity <br /> to make amendments but he wants Council to proceed. <br /> Carole Wong, a resident of Redwood Shores, expressed her appreciation for the tier one <br /> reports and said she learned a lot. She expressed concern about having the traffic <br /> demand model beefed up and consistent with the general plan as well. She also has <br /> questions about any alternatives, changes, opportunities to engage public, the visioning <br /> process, and addressing the rise in sea level. <br /> Dianna Reddy, Housing Leadership Council, spoke about affordable housing, due process <br /> advocacy, and community building. She spoke in favor of the process thus far and wants it <br /> to continue and be a mechanism for public input so that more information can be obtained <br /> prior to decisions being made. <br /> William (Bill) Nack, representing the San Mateo Buildings Trade Council, spoke in favor of <br /> moving to the next step. He asked that staff be allowed to proceed with the CEQA process <br /> as a way to identify the impacts on the environment, allow other agencies to comment, and <br /> enable public participation. <br /> Keith Kadera said that he and his wife are residents and own and operate a Redwood City <br /> business and that they have been active in the community for over ten years as members <br /> REGULAR/STUDY SESSION CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 1, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 026 <br />