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One Council Member wants to do a full analysis of the options for the Woodside/101 interchange prior to considering selling the Corporation Yard property. Regarding the Bradford site, this Council Member is supportive of making it public parking but not just for Kaiser Permanente. This Council Member offered his full support of staff's approach. Another Council Member supports this as well but does not want to lose sight of the affordable housing options. She would like Kaiser to reach out to some local businesses to get some support and maybe the City could invite these businesses to be good corporate citizens. Another Council Member spoke about specific lots that do not make sense for the city to own and maybe it is time for the city to unload some of these. He would like to be aggressive on releasing them and obtain the funds to make other things happen. Another Council Member made remarks about the Altamont site and making sure staff reaches out to the neighbors so it is well known the ownership will change. This Council Member wants staff to do the homework on the Corporation Yard so that when the right opportunity occurs the City Council can act on it like with Block 2. Vice Mayor Gee concurred with doing research and planning ahead on the Corporation Yard property. He agreed with other comments from other Council Members regarding other properties, however with regard to Bradford, he would like staff to do more research and make sure the money stays here and benefits Redwood City. Mayor Aguirre noted the need for parking offers a great opportunity to partner and provide options to the community. Mayor Aguirre concurred with all the other comments and she views the Corporation Yard as a true gem. 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended B. City Council Committee Reports Council Member Pierce spoke about earlier comments regarding Pete's Harbor and asked for additional information on some items. Specifically, this Council Member sought questions to the following items: Bay Conservation Development Commission Plan, the state lease property, the concept of the 10-year Environmental Impact Report and if that will be addressed at the Planning Commission meeting. She opined that it is important to be mindful of sea level rise and then she specifically asked what the Planning Commission will look at on October 16, 2012. Mr. Ekern responded that the Planning Commission will review the Planned Development Permit and the Tentative Vesting Map. Mr. Ekern said that since the project complies with the Zoning, that is the end of the process. He made additional comments regarding Measure Q and its history. Mayor Aguirre said that last week she was able to tour the SIMS plant and the Westpoint Marina. She also congratulated the Port Commission for its Port Fest and JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD October 8, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 219