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<br />~ - - - -- - --- -- - -- - <br /> Director Claire asked staff to consider establishing preferences for long time Redwood <br /> City residents who recently had to move away in order to buy an affordable home <br /> elsewhere, but who would love to move back to their hometown if they could afford a <br /> horne here; and, also asked that staff consider seniors. <br /> MEMO 8/30/94 <br /> MIS: GREENALCHICLAIRE TO ADOPT POLICIES AS OUTLINED IN THE JULY 27, <br /> 1994 STAFF REPORT, INCLUDING THE CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY <br /> COUNCILMAN SANFILIPO <br /> CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. <br /> MINUTE ORDER NO. RD 94-025 <br /> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> B. Economic Development Strategies and Request for Qualifications for a Consultant <br /> (1402-04) <br /> REPORT: Redevelopment Agency Executive Director, August 29, 1994 <br /> Housing Specialist Svoboda presented the staff report and described the process as a <br /> joint product of the Agency and the Chamber of Commerce with review and approval <br /> by the Neighborhood Association co-chairs <br /> In answer to Director Steinfeld's questions, Pat Webb, Chamber President, described <br /> the process and advised that large retailers had been invited to participate, but had <br /> chosen not to, and agreed to try to recruit more retailers into the process. <br /> MEMO 8/30/94 <br /> Joe Steinfeld, candidate for election, stated that a consultant's efforts would be a <br /> waste of money if retailers did not participate and support the strategies. <br /> Councilwoman La Berge, candidate for re-election, spoke in favor of strategies that <br /> identify businesses that need help, and identify economic gaps so the City could woo <br /> businesses to ready markets. Councilwoman La Berge stated these strategies would pay <br /> huge dividends. <br /> Jim Hartnett, candidate for election, President-Elect of the Chamber of Commerce, <br /> and past Chainnan of San Mateo County Economic Development Association advised <br /> the Council that Redwood City was on the right course. Mr. Hartnett stated that <br /> integrated efforts in pursuit of regional markets should be a high priority for Redwood <br /> City. <br />MINUTE BOOK NO.1 Special Redevelopment Agency Minutes <br />Page No. 202 August 29, 1994 <br /> Page 3 <br />