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6.1.A. - Page 74 <br /> Jim Bigelow, representing the Redwood City San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce <br /> spoke about a grant that was recently made and how the resolution tonight shows the <br /> City's commitment to move forward in the final process to look at traffic issues: <br /> pedestrian, industrial, traffic corridors, the General Plan vision how it is time to look at <br /> realistic alternatives. He spoke in favor of taking early action County wide to get things <br /> done, such as reducing congestion, enhancing safety, and addressing any changes in <br /> the General Plan. <br /> M/S Pierce/Gee to adopt the resolution as submitted. Motion carried unanimously by <br /> electronic vote. <br /> M/S Pierce/Seybert accept the second recommendation by staff. Motion carried <br /> unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> 8. PUBLIC HEARING(S) <br /> A. Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Planned Development Permit <br /> and Vesting Tentative Map for the Finger Avenue Nine Lot Residential <br /> Project <br /> Mayor Aguirre said that staff would first present the staff report, followed by a <br /> presentation from Mr. McGowan, the developer. <br /> Mr. Blake Lyon, Planning Manager, presented the report (presentation on file). He <br /> walked Council through a few of the issues that have been brought up primarily the EIR, <br /> the Development Permit and the Vesting Tentative Map. Mr. Lyon provided a full <br /> overview of the project. He then explained the project evaluation, the sequence of <br /> events, and how it can be reversed and there is precedent for both approaches. He <br /> noted that the Planning Commission has certified the EIR. He noted that the white tail <br /> kite issue has surfaced and this will be fully studied. He covered details related to the <br /> project setback and what the findings were from the Planning Commission. <br /> Connie Danielson, Environmental Consultant, for the project noted that the white tail kite <br /> had not been observed at the site which has been reviewed by three different biological <br /> consultants and no special status species were observed. He said that this is a <br /> protected species and it is good that this is brought up now and this is something that <br /> was anticipated by the biological firm. He said once this is established the biological firm <br /> will have to contact Fish and Game and establish a reasonable buffer. <br /> One Council Member spoke with the Mayor and the City Attorney about the fact that she <br /> wanted to address the issue prior to the developer and the public comment. She would <br /> like to delay the item and wait until September after some compromises are reached. <br /> She said that either way how it gets voted tonight this will probably end up in a lawsuit. <br /> This Council Member said that there has been a lot of communications this week and <br /> she said it is really hard to read that 75% of your constituents are being ignored. She <br /> said that Council is not ignoring anybody. This Council Member read excerpts from <br /> some of the letters Council received. She explained why Council is so hesitant to meet <br /> with folks while these decisions are being called out. She will not vote for this tonight <br /> because this is not reasonable. She wants to give it the next two months and wait and <br /> CITY COUNCIL July 9, 2012 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 <br />