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Another Council Member opined that there was no doubt the developers would have a tenant. She said that the architecture is very attractive for current and new companies. She thinks that there would be no problem with parking, considering at present there were still many available parking spaces in the downtown parking structures and the parking study will show that. The same Council Member also addressed that this project would be good for Redwood City and its residents, and she mentioned too that the Depot Circle issue has become a plaza, connecting Caltrain to this area. She also thanked staff and the developers. One more Council Member commented on the parking issue. He opined that only staff and some of his colleagues felt that the parking was sufficient, but he did not agree based on his own personal experience. He would like staff to look at the parking behind City Hall, the two lots next to the Library, and parking in the right areas. Vice Mayor Gee thanked the Ad Hoc committee, staff, and developers. He appreciated the references to Caltrain and transit. He also shared some information on the increase of Caltrain ridership in Redwood City such as being ranked number six and the increase of riders has more than doubled since 1997. In addition, he also stated that 5,000 people are wanting to take their bike on Caltrain and take transit. He mentioned that the Bike Share program will start soon. With regards to the parking study, he commented that the City also needed to think about the effects of closing downtown for events. Mayor Aguirre summarized the Council's thoughts which included being impressed and excited about the development, but sharing concerns about the parking. She said that she knows that there is parking available, but that the City had not done enough to advertise it. The Mayor also mentioned the possibility of more available parking for seniors and individuals with disabilities. In addition, she said that there needed to be a distinction befinreen parking needed versus parking wanted, and business owners needed to find parking for their staff away from the front of their businesses. Furthermore, she stated that she appreciated the progression of Block 2 to Crossing 900, and she like the name. Recommendation: There is no recommendation, as this is a Study Session 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended B. Designation of a City Voting delegate to the League of California Cities' Annual Conference MINUTE ORDER 13-110 Mayor Aguirre announced that she will be the voting delegate. M/S Seybert/Gee to make the Mayor the voting delegate. Motion carries unanimously by voice vote with Council Member Ira absent. C. City Council Committee Reports JOINT COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD June 10, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 381