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5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY A. Update on the Caltrain Modernization Program - Marian Lee, Caltrain Modernization Executive Officer Ms. Lee made introductory remarks and showed a public relations video. She said the electrification goes through a number of counties and cities and she focused on the advanced signal system. She elaborated on its benefits and efficiencies. The target date for the electrification is 2019 and this is due to the fact that this is a live corridor. Ms. Lee added that a Draft Environment Report was circulated and comments were collected and a final document is expected in the early fall and the Board will possibly certify it by the end of the current year. The design builders have been contacted and a Request for Qualifications is under way to be followed by a Request for Information. The goal is to have two submittals for consideration. Mayor Gee thanked Ms. Lee for the presentation since this will benefit our community. Another Council Member inquired if there is a hotline for community questions. Ms. Lee said that one line has been set up for the advanced signal system, but another one will be set up and she will coordinate with each of the impacted cities. Vice Mayor Foust thanked Ms. Lee for her presentation and the fact that she has finro colleagues who have been instrumental in the process. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Amanda Folena, who is the artistic director of Broadway by the Bay, spoke about the show "In the Heights" and how it is very exciting and going on at the Fox Theater. Theresa Lyngso thanked everyone who put time and effort into the Inner Harbor discussions. She values the current Zoning of her property because it has made it feasible for them to be in business for 45 years in Redwood City. She understands the need for mixed use, and through careful Planning, she feels everyone can be served and thrive together. Connie Guerrero, representing the North Fair Oaks festival, introduced the finalists for this festival. Two out of the five young ladies were present and introduced themselves requesting community support. Viridiana and Isabel presented themselves as competing for scholarships to further their education. Ms. Guerrero invited the City Council to the North Fair Oaks Festival. Ms. Carol Barragan was also introduced. Ro Fisher, President of the Redwood City Art Center, shared literature with the Council about an upcoming Gala inviting the Council and the public to attend. She then invited Ms. Jackie Feather and Ms. Beth Mostovoy to showca�e some of their artwork. The art was displayed for the Council and the public as well. Ms. Fisher said that according to her research the Redwood City Art Center is the oldest producing studio on the peninsula. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD June 23, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 181