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2017 this might be a different amount. Mr. Ekern covered the five alternatives that will <br /> be considered and staff tried to highlight the salient features (presentation on file). <br /> One Council Member wanted to have the five alternatives and the rationale behind each <br /> one available to Council online. This Council Member would like to see an analysis of <br /> each of these. Mr. Ekern said staff is willing to sit down with Council and explain each <br /> one. This Council Member said he would prefer to see the analysis posted online <br /> because this will impact all residents and they should be able to have the same <br /> information. Mr. Ekern said the analysis has been done and it could be posted online for <br /> the benefit of the community and he said that the next two years are for this type of <br /> public review and environmental analysis. This Council Member would like staff to think <br /> out of the box in this region as well since the City owns the corporation yard. Another <br /> Council Member wanted to have staff come back and present some of the options in a <br /> public meeting. Mr. Ekern said he would be glad to do that. <br /> Public Comment <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. (304) <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 /> CITY COUNCIL July 9, 2012 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 <br /> Page No. 176 <br />