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appreciates getting an outside perspective and having bright young people involved. <br /> Yet another Council Member said she is 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+Strateqic+Plan+2009- <br /> 2013.pdf. Vice Mayor Foust recommends reviewing these Measure A allocations for the <br /> various Redwood City projects and added that it was meaningful information with a lot of <br /> important data. <br /> Council Member Aguirre reported on being in Seattle with a peer exchange group from <br /> relating to Housing and Transportation as part of the seat she holds on the Metropolitan <br /> and Transportation Commission. <br /> Council Member Pierce spoke about the last CMEQ meeting and there was a short <br /> presentation on the high occupancy vehicle and special lanes to maximize the use of <br /> existing freeway lanes. <br /> Mayor Gee announced that CalTrain published its Draft Environmental Impact Report <br /> for the electrification of the CalTrain Corridor. He said it is available online and there <br /> are upcoming meetings in the community. He said this is a big milestone in the process. <br /> He was also invited to BUILD at Sequoia High School, and he was a judge for <br /> Showcase #2., He was impressed with the team and the presentations he got to judge. <br /> Mayor Gee announced that the Latino Leadership Council of San Mateo County is <br /> having a conference at Canada College on March 14, 2014. <br /> C. City Manager (Oral) Update <br /> Dr. Bell said that it is important to remind young people to focus on careers in <br /> government. He also reported on SIMS metal and he sent a subsequent letter. He said <br /> they have been very cooperative and he wanted to update Council on this matter. <br /> D. City Attorney Report from Closed Session — no reportable action. <br /> CITY COUNCIL March 10, 2014 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 <br /> Page No. 101 <br />