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Mayor Gee cautioned about being thoughtFul and careful. Dr. Bell clarified that the nexus study refers to the 21 Elements Study (Housing Nexus Study) and when it comes out from the �aunty and the results will be released in late spring. While Council is aware of possible future economic constraints, the consensus was to direct staff to prepare the final framework for Partnership RWC (a Community Benefits Program) including these components: new fees, onsite community improvements and a community fund. Staff should proceed with nexus fee studies related to affordable housing, parks, transportation, and contact the School District about school impact fees. Staff should also pursue a Percent for Art program and Transportation Demand Management ordinance. MINUTE ORDER 15-038 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended Council Member Bain attended on Friday night the Women's Hall of Fame at Canada College and really enjoyed the event. He provided some information on those who were recognized. Vice Mayor Foust attended a recent event held an event by Congresswoman Jackie Speer's event on the topic of Housing and the experience of the San Mateo County Community College District in Millbrae, and she will share the information packet to the City Clerk for dissemination to the City Council. Mayor Gee provided an update on the City Manager recruitment and community members and a search firm has been selected. Council is working with a recruiter and they have a draft timeline for this recruitment and on April the search will be out on the streets and the search will occur through mid-day and then in June the Council will probably be meeting with candidates. Mayor Gee said that there will be an online survey for the community to provide input on what they would like to see on the new City Manager. Mayor Gee announced the upcoming BCC recruitment and he provided deadlines. He also attended the Mayor's on Wheels event and he really enjoyed Sandra, Ray, Arturo and his driver Maggie. He also announced the two upcoming State of the City Addresses and a Town Hall meeting on April 20 at the Kennedy School. B. City Council Committee Reports C. City Manager (Oral) Update Dr. Bell said that he will be posting what he has enjoyed about working for Redwood City and hopefully that will help the new City Manager. He also spoke about the Crossing 900 project and how there has been a lot of concern and he confirmed that the developer and staff have been working together and they will comply with the City standard. They are trying out right now three different colors. JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ March 23, 2015 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 356