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Mr. Hunter said their marketing office will have full size renderings of the project with boards in the window so that as people go up and down along Theater Way, they will be able to see everything that was shown tonight. One Council Member suggested there be some version of the video on a loop on a big screen in their marketing office and Mr. Hunter agreed that this is a good idea. This Council Member also positively commented on the amendments/changes to the plan and wanting a 24-hour vibrant downtown where people can enjoy it. Another Council Member commented that shared parking is critical to Downtown success and setting the pace for the future. She spoke positively about Mr. Hunter paying prevailing wage, using local contractors and consultants, using the City as the point of sale. She also thanked staff for working on things like planting of trees in Mr. Herkner's honor, moving the plaque and the world class artistic touches. Vice Mayor Gee's spoke in favor of the amendments for the removal of the Depot Circle concept and the Theater Way extension due to the changes regarding the blended train system being at grade. He spoke of the importance of Caltrain with 50,000 riders a day and having this type of space within walking distance to both Caltrain and Samtrans. He expressed thanks to all for realizing the visioning process that first started over 16 years ago with the Downtown Precise Plan. Mayor Aguirre said her Council colleagues have said it all and spoke in favor of ensuring there is housing along transportation while noting. She spoke about working towards having public art between the buildings. Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution Considering an Initial Study Checklist and Approving Amendments to the Downtown Precise Plan, and RESOLUTION NO. 15287 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN PRECISE PLAN M/S Seybert/Pierce to adopt the Resolution. Motion carries unanimously by electronic vote 7-0. 2. Adopt a Resolution Considering an Initial Study Checklist and Approving a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and a Downtown Planned Community Permit for a New Development Consisting of approximately 300,000 square feet of office space and 5,075 square feet of restaurant space, and RESOLUTION NO. 15288 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY APPROVING A VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AND A DOWNTOWN PLANNED COMMUNITY PERMIT FOR 950 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD M/S Foust/Seybert to adopt the Resolution. Motion carries unanimously by electronic vote 7-0. CITY COUNCIL July 22, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 12 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 409