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5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY - None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Karen Maki, a resident in the North Fair Oaks area and Chair of the Fourth Protection Chapter of the Sierra Club, Loma Prieta, asked Council to consider a resolution to ban clear cutting and she explained what that process entails. She mentioned counties where this practice has been outlawed. Sue Chow, a resident, said she is on the Executive Committee of the Sierra Club and she would like to support the prior speaker's comments. She read a statement and would like Council to consider joining other cities in passing the same resolution. Susanne Ruiz-Dunlop, a resident and a teacher, referred to a cross walk on Alameda de Las Pulgas and Goodwin and how traffic mitigation measures are needed for safety. She referred to speaking with staff and how she was told that this will come in the future but she is tired of waiting for this and she would like to see flashing lights installed now. Joan Dentler is the new Field Representative at Senator Jerry Hill's Office and she is looking to introduce herself and made herself available to the Council and the community. She said that Senator Hill authored sixteen bills, two of which have already been signed into law. Mayor Gee noted that the environmental committee could consider the items mentioned by the first two speakers and Council Members Bain and Pierce concurred with discussing it. City Manager Bell said he would have his staff be in touch with Ms. Ruiz- Dunlop regarding the traffic mitigation at Goodwin and Alameda de Las Pulgas. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. CITY COUNCIL: Waive reading of the consent calendar and the full text of ordinances and resolutions, and approve the Consent Calendar items. M/S SeybertlAguirre to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Council Member Seybert asked for clarification on Item 7.3.A since the Council received a communication regarding this matter. Mr. Ekern, Assistant City Manager, addressed this concern saying the funds used for this purchase derive from Impact Fees that developers pay and are not tied to the General Fund. Additionally, Mayor Gee asked Mr. Beth, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, if Redwood City has too much park area. Mr. Beth corrected the record by saying that regarding park area we are at 2.9 acres per 1,000 residents and in some areas at 2.7 acres per 1,000 residents when the norm is 3.0 acres per 1,000. Council Member Pierce commented on Item 7.1.D and how the truck has a neutral cost and is very beneficial especially during a drought. She finds this to be great technology being used for the benefit of many. She is supportive of this action and innovative step. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD September 8, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 228