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I II I I I . property would be excellent for that use. Mr. Holt stated there are better options for this property and the proposed development was ill-conceived. '-- Don Saye, 2021 Broadway, member of the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, spoke in support of the project and the amphitheatre that has been proposed which could be a permanent locale for local artists and Civic Cultural Commission sponsored performances. Marcy Schultz, 29 Pelican Lane, head of the San Mateo County Building Trades Council representing approximately 10,000 construction workers. Ms. Schultz said she studied the Pacific Shores Center project and found it well planned and community responsive. She stated the compatibility and traffic concerns and the developer has done a good job addressing those concerns and trying to find mitigation. She added that money has been committed to auxiliary lanes on Highway 101 which will help mitigation efforts. The Building Trades Council supports only projects if they are responsive to community needs, aesthetically pleasing, environmentally sound, quality built, as well as contribute to the economic viability of the City. Ms. Schultz said this project would offer thousands of temporary local jobs and thousands of well paying permanent jobs, and added that this development would keep Redwood City on the economic cutting edge. Pete Hughes, 18 Admiralty Lane, long term resident and business owner, spoke in favor of the proposed prezoning, stating there have been no good reasons put forward to vote against it. Mr. Hughes urged Council to approve prezoning. --- 4. Close public hearing; MIS: CLAIREIHOW ARD TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE AND HEARING CLOSED AT 11:13 P.M MINUTE ORDER NO. 96-024 5. Council action; Mayor Hartnett advised that the public hearing was closed; but Item 5. the Council action portion of this agenda item was continued to the Council meeting of February 12, 1996 for discussion and possible action. MINUTE ORDER NO. 96-025 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST None. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '-- Special Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 January 29,1996 Page No. 051 Page 15