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<br /> be made. He made mention of the 10,000 residents of Redwood City who helped shape
<br /> this plan with a balanced mixture that includes affordable housing and multiple uses.
<br /> Gwenythe J. Scoue, resident of Redwood City and representing the Friends of Redwood
<br /> City, had questions that she would like answered by city staff or the consultant and made
<br /> available on the website so that the community can see them (and she referred to an
<br /> email by Gail Rabbe). She expressed concerns about process, the scoping sessions, and
<br /> the project's description, objectives, and analysis.
<br /> Diana Reddy, a 55-year resident of Redwood City and an affordable housing advocate,
<br /> complimented Council on the process. She spoke in favor of affordable housing, and
<br /> concerns with the ability to create it, the lack of funds for needed levies, and how the
<br /> proposed 50-50 plan would restore the levies.
<br /> Marianna Raymond, a 15-year homeowner in Redwood City, representing the Friends for
<br /> Redwood City, continued the comment from Ms. Scove about the process of converting a
<br /> portion of the bay to urban use. She questioned housing development objectives, when
<br /> and how a city-led visioning process that was promised would occur, the EIR scoping
<br /> process, and who will pick objective experts if the process proceeds forward.
<br /> Teresa Berumen, a lifelong resident of Redwood City, spoke about being inspired by her
<br /> father's work with bilingual children and parents who learn how to read and write and how
<br /> he had received recognition in Redwood City for this. She spoke in favor of the process to
<br /> review the Saltworks plan and the need to protect Redwood City from outsiders that do not
<br /> care about their needs.
<br /> John Nelson, a Redwood City resident and Chairman of a neighborhood association
<br /> representing some, but not all in the association, spoke against the influence of outside
<br /> groups and in favor of proceeding with process. He believes it will be beneficial and that
<br /> he and others want to make their own decisions with a fair and transparent process.
<br /> Peggy Bruggman, a 30-year resident of Redwood City, member of Save the Bay, and
<br /> representing the Friends of Redwood City, had questions on topics that include how the
<br /> experts will be decided upon, a credible and transparent process, the meeting format, how
<br /> recordation and reports from the meetings will be done and used, the role of the port,
<br /> health and safety, natural resources, the old versus the Draft General Plan, and what
<br /> specific city policies need modification in regards to the project.
<br /> Victor Torreano, a Redwood City resident representing a Sheet Metal Workers Union,
<br /> spoke about the men and women who work on installing duct work, insulation and metal
<br /> roofing. He spoke in favor of the process, the need to work on the infrastructure issues,
<br /> such as flooding concerns, the need to look at it closely, listen to everyone, and the fear
<br /> that the project may not be completed.
<br /> Gail Raabe, a 38-year resident of Redwood City and representing the Friends of Redwood
<br /> City, thanked Council for opportunity to speak, asked for consideration of the comments
<br /> made by others and she said they are looking forward to answers.
<br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD August 23, 2010
<br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8
<br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63
<br /> Page No. 170
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