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i <br /> Council Member Foust expressed her frustration at the process since she has been serving <br /> on the Jail Planning Advisory Committee since September. She added that Nancy <br /> Radcliffe, Chair of the Planning Commission and this Council Member had systematically <br /> stated their opposition to the downtown location. She thanked Mr. Jerry Pierce for his <br /> support, and Council Member Pierce said that it is important to read the report that has <br /> been submitted on the matter. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> 8. PUBLIC HEARING <br /> A. Public Hearing Appealing the Denial of a Massage Establishment and <br /> Technician Permit, under 18A.23RCC. (603) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Deny the appeal, thereby denying Jian Xin Trujillo-Liu's massage establishment and <br /> massage technician permits based on violations of Redwood City Municipal Code <br /> sections 18A.7 and 18A.15 which require denial of a permit when an applicant <br /> makes false, misleading or fraudulent statements of fact in the permit application. <br /> Mr. Blanc, Police Administrative Sergeant, provided details on the application and how it <br /> omitted prior employment history. He explained he had requested the information more <br /> than once. <br /> Mayor Ira opened the Public Hearing. <br /> Public Comment <br /> Robert Cummings, an attorney representing Ms. Trujillo-Liu, stated the merits of their <br /> situation and addressed issues delineated in the staff report regarding her permit <br /> application. <br /> Andrew Trujillo, a 40-year resident of Redwood City, spoke on behalf of his wife, Ms. <br /> Trujillo-Liu, and addressed issues regarding her permit application. He believes she did <br /> nothing wrong and feels prosecuted for no reason. He opined she wants to open a <br /> business that would be an asset to the Redwood City community. <br /> Jin Xin Trujillo-Liu spoke in Chinese and Mr. Gon Yin provided the translation in English. <br /> She expressed her thanks for the opportunity to speak this evening. She said that due to <br /> her limited English, it is hard to make a living during these economic times and that is why <br /> she decided to open a business that would allow her the flexibility to go to school and learn <br /> English. She said that she may have been remiss on the application, but that there was no <br /> intention to deceive. She provided background information on the issues pertaining to her <br /> permit application and opined that there is insufficient reason to deny her permit. She said <br /> her wish is to open a business, support herself and attend adult school. <br /> M/S Foust/Seybert to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously by voice <br /> vote. <br /> Council discussion <br /> Council asked about the process should the denial be upheld. Interim City Attorney <br /> Abrams stated that she can reapply. Council asked questions about the permit application. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MARCH 22, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 <br /> Page No. 062 <br />