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I. Reject the claim of Michele Scroggins, claim no. 1792; Aileen Niver, claim no. 1794; Charles Lianides, claim no. 1796; MINUTE ORDER 00 -180 J. Approve warrants dated through January 24' , 2000 and usual and necessary payments through February 7", 2000; MINUTE ORDER 00 -181 M/S Ira/Howard to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. M/S Hartnett/Ira to reconsider the approval of the January 24, 2000 minutes. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. M/S Hartnett/Howard to revise the January 24, 2000 minutes to adjourn in honor of Ambrose Miles. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. 4. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Mayor Ruskin read a proclamation in honor of Voter Registration Week, January 31- February 7, stating that government works best with more people involved in it. A. Regional Transportation Appointments; Mayor Ruskin explained that these appointments have traditionally been by the Mayor, but that recent concern about the importance of these appointments had prompted a need for discussion on how the City should vote on the appointments. M/S Hartnett/Ira to begin a new process of Council voting in order to provide direction to the Mayor or the Mayor's designee as to which candidates nominated to vote for. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 00 -182 Council comments included concern that names are not always provided prior to the voting time, but that action on a case by case basis could occur as necessary. Also, mentioned was the importance of the regional transportation issues which the selection would effect. Mayor Ruskin stated that the process would be keeping with the City's collegial form of government where all vital decisions are made by the entire Council. City Clerk Howe explained the voting process and began the roll call vote on each seat. The voting tally was as follows: Vote for one Council Member (Central Judicial District) to serve on the San Mateo County District (SAMTRANS) term beginning January 1, 2000 through December REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 24, 2000 PAGE 3 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 12