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7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A Councilwoman Steinfeld expressed her concerns that the public had not had sufficient input in the new City hall designation process, and asked that non-staff and non-committee directed alternatives and recommendations be considered. B. Councilwoman Howard presented an update on the Aqua Terra project and recognized Redwood City Fire Marshal Vella in the audience. Councilwoman Howard advised she had toured the sloughs with the Sheriff s Department, and reported that 30 sunken boats had been identified and scheduled for removal, and 900 cubic yards of debris will be removed over an eight week period. Councilwoman Howard identified the following agencies involved in the clean-up: Redwood City Fire Department, Redwood City Police Department, San Mateo County Sheriff s Department, California State Fish and Game, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, San Mateo County Planning Department, the Redwood City Port, the Pride and Beautification Committee, the Sequoia Yacht Club, BFI and more. Councilwoman Howard urged adoption of a City Ordinance to keep the waterways safe and clean after the conclusion of the Aqua Terra project. The County Public works Department will be hauling the debris to Ox Mountain and picking up the cost of from $6,000 to $8,000, which is a great contribution from the County. Councilwoman Howard thanked Redwood City Police Officer Harp for working with the businesses at the Port and getting them to participate in this project, including contributions to the Aqua Terra Account to cover unexpected costs. After the clean-up is through a marketing project will commence to tell people about the clean waterways they can visit and enjoy. C. Councilwoman La Berge announced that a large delegation of visitors from Redwood City's Sister City Zhuhai, China, would be in Redwood City the end of October, and they were bringing music and art to share with us. October 23 there will be opening ceremonies at the Art Center, 4:30 P.M., 2625 Broadway. October 24 there will be an open house at the Art Center at 10:00 AM.. There will be public performances, singers, dancers and magicians on October 27 at Canada College, 7:30 P.M., and October 28, at the Senior Center at 2:00 P.M., admission $10 for each performance. Councilwoman La Berge encouraged everyone to attend at least one of the events to learn about Zhuhai and the arts of China. Councilwoman La Berge invited everyone to attend the new Red Morton Center fundraiser to be held October 26, 1995, at the Redwood City Police Facilities. Tickets are $75. D. Councilwoman Buchan, candidate for Council, advised that Councils in the past had expressed their frustration at receiving last minute surprise materials regarding items on the Council agenda, and requested that staff work with people scheduled for agenda presentations so information regarding items on the Council agenda can be submitted well before Council meetings. MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Regular Meeting Minutes September 25, 1995 Page No. 350 Page 14