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i 6.30rdinance (Adoption/Second Reading) (401) A. ORDINANCE No. 2357 REPEALING CURRENT CHAPTER 16 AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 16 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO THE LIBRARY BOARD (Introduction/First Reading on August 9, 2010; publication on August 13, 2010). 6.4 Section — Claims and Checks (301) A. Approve checks dated through August 23, 2010 and usual and necessary payments through September 13, 2010. Minute Order 10-161 ................................................................................. Council Member Foust said she is recusing herself from this item as she is in the process of seeking advice on the Political Reform Act. Council Member Foust left the Chambers. 7. STAFF REPORT A. Proposed Saltworks Project. (110) Mayor Ira made some brief introductory remarks pointing out that the goal is to clarify the community engagement process. Mr. Blake Lyon, Senior Planner, explained that the costs are being covered by the developer and added information about process (presentation on file). Mr. Lyon provided information on upcoming meetings inviting all to attend and participate. He added that prior meetings are available at the project website. The consultant Mr. Andes (Andy) Hauge, with Hauge Brueck Associates, then covered the Environmental Act and the Environmental Review Process. He explained the NOP (Notice of Preparation) followed by the Scoping Period, the Draft Environment Impact Report (EIR) and the formal public comment period. Subsequently, the responses to the comments are generated and the final EIR is prepared for Certification. At such juncture the City may make decisions on the project. He highlighted two scoping processes as well as the federal process. Mr. Hauge then provided details on the notices that will be sent out about process and upcoming public meetings. Mayor Ira opened the Public Comment period at 7:40 p.m. He noted there were over 40 cards and he asked that people adhere to their message. Public Comment: Ellyn O'Toole sang a song, accompanied by an audience member who held up a banner saying "Raging Grannies," in support of the bay as a resource for the whole region. Members of the audience sang in unison with the speaker. Maribel Arreola, a resident and business owner of Maribel Nails in Redwood City, thanked Council for their work in continuing to study, evaluate and acquire more facts. She spoke JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD August 23, 2010 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 167