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Mayor Gee inquired as to why the Assisted Living units were not counted towards the housing stock numbers. Mr. Ekern said he too didn't quite understand the dynamics as to why but will get back to the Council on this issue. The Mayor mentioned that as the population grows older, he would like to be counted and that there will be a growing need for assisted living. He also shared some statistics about shared transportation and location of housing on how there is a need for it. The Mayor also noted that this is a great report, and he is proud that tonight's agenda shows that the City is getting stuff done. Dr. Bell clarified that via the Community Benefits Program staff will be working with developers on a menu of options to help with City needs. The name of that program is officially changing to Partnership Redwood City. 6. Proposed Capital Improvement Program budget for fiscal year 2014-15 (501) Recommendation: Review the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for fiscal year 2014 — 2015 (FY 2014-15) and provide direction to staff. Community Development Director Ekern provided the report and tied each Strategic Initiative to the projects that are currently being proposed on the Capital Improvement Program (presentation on file). He shared details on each of the areas. Mr. Ekern said that a Capital Improvement Program of this magnitude of$24-$25 million budget could not be possible without the support of the community passing the Utility Users Tax to support this type of infrastructure, which is the major driver of this budget. One Council Member said he is pleased with the list of projects. He inquired about the recycled water expansion and its next phase and whether it will expand to the West side. Mr. Ekern confirmed as the projects and development moves forward and gets dual plumbing. Another Council Member thanked Mr. Ekern for mentioning the Utility Users Tax. She opined that it is important for voters to understand that every penny they use is going back to the community in building and maintaining new infrastructure. She would like us to thank the voters more often. This same Council Member also brought up the intersection of Middlefield Road and Woodside Road and how can be a safety hazard. She wanted to know if it will interfere with Woodside Road 101 project. Mr. Ekern said no and staff will be coordinating with Caltran's staff on that issue. This same Council Member mentioned the California Water Tank and her hope is that the neighbors are included in the discussions. She also inquired about LED lighting and could they be moved into the neighborhoods. Mr. Ekern confirmed that is the goal but there is some work that needs to be done. He elaborated on why LED lighting is difficult to do in the neighborhoods, because the lights are so far apart. He feels that eventually the technology will get there. CITY COUNCIL April 7, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 122