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7.1.A. - Page 16 <br /> She said that this Attorney has mistaken the City's authority and power in accordance <br /> with the Charter. She said that there was a minor clerical edit that was needed on the <br /> ordinance and she will address that. She said that the point is that this is not a project <br /> under CEQA and if the motion includes making clerical edits this is not an issue. Ms. <br /> Thompson said that this is merely an ordinance that enables the future processes. <br /> One Council Member clarified that this is strictly enabling legislation but it is not <br /> establishing the Districts, and City Attorney Thompson confirmed that interpretation.. A <br /> suggestion was made that the person making the prior comments reaches out and <br /> communicates with the City since Redwood City is a very inclusive community. This <br /> Council Member would prefer that approach instead of an adversarial approach. <br /> Another Council Member inquired about extra efforts to reach out to those who did not <br /> respond to the survey. <br /> Mr. Brooks said that the next step is the petition drive to participate, voice their opinions <br /> or get engaged in this process. This Council Member said that having more people <br /> involved and aware is a good approach. <br /> M/S Aguirre/Foust to approve the items with edits as mentioned by the City Attorney as <br /> it relates to the CEQA portion of the Ordinance. Motion carries 6-1 by electronic vote <br /> with Council Member Howard abstaining and recused. <br /> C. Update on Planning Project by San Luis Obispo Students Related to the <br /> Broadway Corridor (Information Only) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Information only. <br /> Mr. Bill Ekern provided a brief report on this topic saying this project is about to wrap up <br /> but the goal was to give an update to Council. Council Member Aguirre said that she <br /> worked with the students, especially the ones from the University of Houston. She <br /> valued their ideas and fresh perspective. Another Council Member said that he <br /> appreciates getting an outside perspective and having bright young people involved. <br /> Yet another Council Member said sheis excited about working with the students and <br /> the value they bring. Street cars were discussed as a possibility to be studied and <br /> pursued. One other Council Member spoke about a former Redwood City resident, <br /> Nick Watry, who is now a teacher at San Luis Obispo and he had an impact in Redwood <br /> City with his architectural skills. <br /> Mayor Gee thanked Mr. Ekern and the students for their energy and passion. <br /> 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended <br /> B. City Council Committee Reports — <br /> Vice Mayor Foust attended a San Mateo County Transportation Authority meeting last <br /> Thursday the 2009-2013 five year update on how our tax funds from Measure A are being <br /> spent: http://www.smcta.com/Assets/SMCTA/Documents/TA+Strategic+Plan+2009- <br /> CITY COUNCIL March 10, 2014 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 <br />