AgdaPkt 2015-03-23 Closed and Joint SA PFA

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10.A. - Page 1 lAill Redwood My°uoaeulssl .WP CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT OF CONFERENCE/MEETING ATTENDANCE Name: Barbara Pierce, Council Member Vendor No.: Department: City Council Conference or Meeting: On Friday March 6, 2015 I attended the ABAG State of the Region Symposium, sponsored by the Association of Bay Area Governments' (ABAG) Planning and Research Department, which provided a concise summary of ABAG's analysis of recent trends and current conditions of the economy, population base, and housing. Some topics included the industries influencing the surge in employment growth, the shifting population base, and recovering housing prices. There were multiple speakers and panelists, representing diverse experiences and viewpoints, who addressed questions such as how to use scarce housing dollars to improve affordability and revitalize neighborhoods, or where the new jobs will locate and how to maintain regional competitiveness while broadening opportunities The event was well attended with numerous elected officials present. I also attended the Sequoia Awards event on March 5, 2015 at the Sofitel Hotel. The goal of the Sequoia Awards is to promote volunteerism and honor selfless volunteer activities by students. Approximately $140,000.00 was given out in scholarships to students recognizing their volunteer actions and community involvement. _03/18/2015_ Signature of Council Member Date The Administrative Code requires reports of conferences or meetings for which a council member requests per diem or expense reimbursement. Reports must be submitted to the City Clerk of no later than the Wednesday of the week before the next City Council meeting. Reports must be submitted before the City of Redwood City will pay per diem or reimbursement for the conference or the meeting. Reports are not required for City Council meetings,or meetings with Council members,the City Manager, City Attorney or City Clerk.