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<br /> 7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> A. Councilman Leipzig referred to City Manager Everett's letter responding to the issue of <br /> Council/Redevelopment Agency interest in the property occupied by the now closed Taco <br /> Bell on James and El Camino Real, the north western entry to Sequoia Station. <br /> In response to Council questions, City Manager Everett and Redevelopment Agency <br /> Director Church described developers, past and present, and their interest in securing that <br /> property, and possibly the one next to it, without success. City Manager Everett explained <br /> that developers have advised the corner lot was too small for any kind of development, and <br /> added that if the Redevelopment Agency became involved, eminent domain proceedings <br /> would probably have to be used. <br /> Council Members Leipzig and Ruskin discussed the need to improve the access to James <br /> Street and Sequoia Station and the appearance of the intersection of James Street at El <br /> Camino Real, and asked staff to gather more infonnation on price and availability of the old <br /> Taco Bell site and the property next to it. <br /> MEMO 11/19/96 <br /> B. Councilwoman La Berge announced a "Community College Celebration" on November <br /> 24, 1996 at Forester's Hall in Redwood City, where Canada College will be hosting a 75th <br /> anniversary party for the College of San Mateo. Councilwoman La Berge said there will be <br /> music, entertainment, food, and lots of friends of community college, and it is free. She <br /> invited everyone to join in the celebration. <br /> MEMO 11/19/96 <br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> 8. STAFF REPORTS <br /> A. WHIPPLE A VENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT, report from staff with discussion <br /> of options. Council to provide direction to staff. (100) <br /> MAYOR HARTNETT ANNOUNCED THAT HE HAD A CLIENT WITH LEASE INTERESTS <br /> IN THE AREA NEAR WHIPPLE AND THE RAILROAD CROSSING, AND ADVISED, THAT <br /> WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION HE WOULD RECUSE HIMSELF AT THIS TIME. <br /> MAYOR HARTNETT LEFT THE MEETING AT 8:17 P.M. AND VICE MAYOR HOWARD <br /> BECAME MAYOR PRO TEM. <br /> REPORT: Senior Civil Engineer Lee, November 4,1996 <br /> Engineering Manager Patterson described a grade separation project on Whipple Avenue <br /> as daunting. He discussed the tours of the area that small groups of Council Members had <br /> taken with him and Engineer Brian Lee. Manager Patterson provided a brief summary of <br /> the background of San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCT A), Measure A funds <br /> and matching funds from the state. He advised that CalTrain projections of a large increase <br /> in the number of trains per day have not materialized, but the future was uncertain. <br /> REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 NOVEMBER 18, 1996 <br /> MINUTES Page No. 028 PAGE 6 <br />