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At this time, the two Council Subcommittee Members spoke about this project and its <br /> development through the years. Council Member Ira said that they laid out the priorities <br /> of the Council in 2009, and branded Stanford into Redwood City as part of Redwood <br /> City. He said that they had to learn about the university and meet with the deans and <br /> other Stanford employees to learn about them and what they had to offer. He said that <br /> this is special and unique to Redwood City and a long lasting relationship. He would <br /> like to recognize Community Development Director Bill Ekern and City Attorney Pamela <br /> Thompson for obtaining their perspectives, and that they thought the Development <br /> Agreement did incorporate the goals of the City Council. <br /> Council Member Foust mentioned that it had taken three and half years to go through <br /> the meetings with Redwood City and Stanford staff. She said that it had been a journey <br /> on what were the things that mattered: considering the neighborhood for this <br /> development, how it can help the neighborhood, and weave it into the community. She <br /> pointed out that the idea of the Stanford project was to enhance and build a legacy <br /> project that made Stanford a part of the Redwood City and to build a partnership with <br /> the community. She also mentioned that is a partnership not just development. Lastly, <br /> she mentioned that she wanted this project to set a foundation to enhance everyone's <br /> life. <br /> Tracy DeLewu, with the Blue Deep Yard Construction and a Board of Director with the <br /> Redwood City Chamber of Commerce, said that this project is a good partnership. He <br /> said that it is a long term commitment and it will transform the neighborhood. He <br /> mentioned that the additional funds from this development would assist parks and <br /> recreation and music in the parks that will make the community and planners happy. <br /> Amy Buckmaster, President and CEO of Chamber of the Commerce, thanked Redwood <br /> City and the Subcommittee for their vision and hard work on the Guiding Principles. <br /> She also thanked Stanford for their investment in Redwood City and the partnership. <br /> Josh Pierry, resident of Redwood City and Board Member of the Redwood City <br /> Chamber of Commerce, commended Stanford for being a good partner. He also <br /> mentioned that this is a unique opportunity. He would like to see Redwood City be like <br /> Palo Alto. <br /> Jo Ann Socklov, with the Redwood City Education Foundation, said that it is the <br /> Foundation's 30th Anniversary this year, and she thanked everyone for their vision, <br /> spirit, and heart. She stated that her foundation has primarily volunteers and she is <br /> pleased that that Stanford is partnering with Redwood City. <br /> Julie Wesolak, with the Sequoia YMCA, said that she was excited about the City-wide <br /> partnership and how it will serve all people from the youngest of the community to <br /> seniors and all in between. She said that Stanford has been supportive. <br /> James Lee mentioned the Freedom of Information Act request and he would like the <br /> Council to look at a letter from Gita Dev that was sent to the City Planning staff about <br /> CITY COUNCIL April 8, 2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 <br /> Page No. 322 <br />