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transportation for the people who work there, but that anybody can use the shuttle if they preferred. Mr. Elliot said this is also their intent for this (new) campus with a shuttle that is just one and one quarter miles from the Caltrain station and just one mile from downtown. He opined that this is ideal for existing and new residents' downtown and for Caltrain riders, and that they will expand upon the existing shuttle so that it will be more robust and frequent. Another Council Member acknowledged Stanford's expertise in moving people and how this is an asset to the City. She asked if they could look at how the new bike share program might work there later on, at appropriate time. She appreciates and looks forward to the learning experience and tackling transportation challenges together as a community. Mr. Elliot notes that part of the Development Agreement is the plan to improve bike lanes downtown, and in response to the Mayor's question, he said there will be significant bike parking on campus and these are both priorities in the Precise Plan. Mayor Aguirre opened the Public Hearing at 8:01 p.m. Public Comment Morton Frank, representing the Green Community Center and a member of North Fair Oaks Steering Committee Member, spoke about the positive impacts related to social and economic equity opportunities for the North Fair Oaks Community that is spelled out in their North Fair Oaks Community plan. He said this is about manifesting the positives and this is not about mitigating the negatives. He spoke in favor of Council support and action for this detailed development plan. Bonnie Miller, Co-chair of the Friendly Acres Neighborhood Association and a member since 1989, expressed her excitement and her past and current support for the Stanford Project. She opined that anyone there will bring traffic but there are extensive plans for this. She appreciated how Stanford has come to the neighborhood, heard their concerns and also responded, such as to not charge for parking so that people will not go into neighborhood to park. Amy Buckmaster, President and CEO of the Redwood City San Mateo County Chambers of Commerce, said they gave the Project endorsement in June 2013. She expressed excitement and support for the Project in terms of investing in economic development, having an exciting and creative approach, increasing the strength of Redwood City-based businesses, having a positive ripple effect, complementing the General Plan, and balancing the housing envisioned for downtown. Gino Gasparini, a resident for over 60 years and current 2014 Redwood City San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce Chairman-elect, spoke on behalf of the Board in favor of the Project and the DDA (Development Disposition Agreement). He noted that Stanford has been an active member with a reputation for working with others and they have made a noticeable effort to engage others. CITY COUNCIL September 9, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 428