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to conserve water, and expressed her appreciation for this update. Council Member <br /> Howard noted that schools, churches, and other large buildings will be required to do <br /> water reduction as well. She asked if the City is doing anything to reach out to let these <br /> organizations available. Mr. Kyaw replied that there is outreach being done already. <br /> Mayor Gee thanked those prior Councils who approved the recycled water program, <br /> noting the significant reduction in water use in Redwood City since 1999. Vice Mayor <br /> Foust presented Mayor Gee with the Wyland Foundation Certificate of Appreciation in <br /> recognition and appreciation for his leadership in water conservation. <br /> 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST (addressed earlier and before Public <br /> Comment) <br /> A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended <br /> B. City Council Committee Reports <br /> Council Member Pierce spoke about her visit to the City and County's Association of <br /> Governments annual retreat, noting specifically the discussion about water <br /> management. <br /> Council Member Howard spoke about the upcoming workshops from the Housing <br /> Endowment and Regional Trust Fund (HEART) for San Mateo County. <br /> Vice Mayor Foust spoke about the meeting she and Mayor Gee had with the Belmont <br /> Redwood Shores School District and a Council Member and Mayor of Belmont. She <br /> noted this is a way for these groups to share what they're all working on so there can be <br /> a better line of communication and collaboration. She represented Redwood City at the <br /> Golden Gate National Cemetery memorial for the veterans of the Vietnam War. She <br /> asked if Staff could bring back the idea of a senior day and senior shuttle as early as <br /> possible. Vice Mayor Foust said she would like to have the proposed senior shuttle <br /> program come back as soon as possible and Dr. Bell said that it could come back to the <br /> April 27, 2015 meeting. <br /> Mayor Gee thanked Vice Mayor Foust for attending and reading the names of those <br /> who passed away in the line of service during the Vietnam War.. He noted the <br /> Downtown Business Group has a new event called Restaurant Week on April 23-29. <br /> The Library Foundation has a fundraiser on April 24 called Wild Wild West. The League <br /> of California Cities, Peninsula Division Bocci Ball tournament is also coming up. He <br /> stated that there are new 15 new Metrolink cars which will be put into service as soon <br /> as possible, increasing ridership and bike capacity. <br /> C. City Manager (Oral) Update <br /> Dr. Bell introduced Matthew McDonald, the new Finance Director and provided some <br /> information on his background. <br /> D. City Attorney Report from Closed Session <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ April 13, 2015 <br /> PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 <br /> Page No. 360 <br />