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i Member added that this has been in the works for 15 years. This Council Member feels that some residents have lost their savings and investments because the vision was not ready to be rolled out. He wants this current vision to come to fruition and offered his help. Yet, another Council Member agreed that communicating sooner rather than later is better. She likes the visuals of the train and is looking forward to Mr. Watry's suggestions. She mentioned EI Camino Real and the need for a report on the Grand Boulevard Initiative. She would like the city to be in a state of funding readiness. She is looking forward to seeing what will happen to Main Street and how to address compatibility issues. Vice Mayor Aguirre mentioned that there was an Art District in the prior Plan. She asked how staff will address conflicting uses such as housing and entertainment. Mr. Zack explained that originally Main Street was retail with an art emphasis. Because of the desire to keep a stronger historic and retail character in Main Street staff moved away from that direction. So the goal is to cluster the music and entertainment sectors near restaurants but further away from housing areas. If these overlap, then find mitigating measures such as dual pane windows. Mayor Ira said that if staff believes all the requirements have been met and we are ready to meet the Judges' requirements then he said let's get it done now and not add any additional costs. He expressed his concern for those who were prepared to invest downtown and then had to halt their plans. C. San Mateo County Sheriff s proposed replacement jail in Downtown Redwood City — City Council/Redeve/opment A_qencv Board. (613) Recommendation: By motion, approve the professional services agreement with Davies Public Affairs for the not-to-exceed amount of $310,000.00, utilizing Redevelopment Agency funds, and direct the Redevelopment Agency executive director (city manager) to execute the agreement. A Call to Action: "We must protect the vision and the investment in our powntown!" RDA Minute Order 10-04 City Manager Ingram gave a brief overview on the matter explaining how the Mayor and the Vice Mayor (as a Council subcommittee) have been meeting about this issue. He acknowledged this is a large and aggressive plan to work with the County to find the right site, protect our downtown, and express to the County our strong opposition to the current site plan. He acknowledged a letter from Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson that was hand delivered today. Public Comment Jerry Pierce, representing, Citizens to Protect Redwood City (CPRC), said he strongly opposes a new jail in Redwood City. He spoke about the need for new housing and retail and concerns that the impact from this issue could cause delays to the economic revitalization of downtown. He said CPRC is ready to support Council's efforts. M/S Foust/Pierce to approve the staff recommendation. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MARCH 22, 2010 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 061