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II I . . I II . .. - B. Letter Opposing an Unsubstantiated Fee Increase on Hetch Hetchy by the Federal Government Council Member Ira Ruskin stated that. his concern is that recEò:.uly the Federal budget presented an' increased $8M per year Federal fee for thó Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park. The request is seeking support for sending a letter to local Federal representatives asking them to see that there is a rational basis for any increase and that it should have some logical relationship to the fees charged to other states, counties and cities for the use of Federal land. As Redwood City's representative and Chair to the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency, Mr. Ruskin drafted a similar letter himself on April 9. Recommendation M/S Ruskin/Hartnett to approve Mayor writing a letter to oppose the unsubstantiated Hetch Hetchy fee increase. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 04.78 Council Member Howard - thanked "Keep California Beautiful" and Oracle for their work and donations at the annual clean-up, on April 17, to clear a natural path along Redwood Creek. She further thanked Young Latino Leaders, the San Mateo Credit Union, Nor Cal Waste, Docktown Marina, several faith based groups, Boy and Girl Scout groups and the members of the Pride and Beautiful .- Committee who lead the clean-up. She also announced the third annual Legislative Action Day on Wednesday, May 12, where elected officials, city leaders and staff go to Sacramento to voice concerns and maintain presence and pressure. Council Member Bain - stated that on Tuesday, April 27, the City of Menlo Park is hosting a Council study session on emergency preparedness at 701 Laurel Street at 6:00 p.m. He further stated his interest in Redwood City conducting a similar session in the fall. Vice Mayor Ira - reminded the community that Wednesday evening, April 28, the City's Parks and Recreation Commission will convene their meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Activities Building (CAB), and will be an opportunity to discuss safety and the events surrounding the tragic shooting outside the CAB. The Commission has made this the primary topic on its agenda that evening. He further stated that the Police Department is actively pursuing the investigation and all is being done to conclude the - JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND APRIL 26, 2004 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAGE 13 MEETING MINUTES