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It is recommended that Council approve the job specifications and salary range <br />for the Water Conservation Specialist classification (903) <br />RESOLUTION 14630 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF <br />WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST POSITION <br />M/S Foust/Howard to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The motion passed <br />by a unanimous voice vote by those present. <br />7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br />A. Legislation (information only) - This sub - section involves possible discussion of <br />City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California <br />Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 5 -2005. Council may direct staff to act on <br />positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus <br />available in City Clerk's Department) <br />B. Presentation of Concepts for Improvement of Middlefield Road between <br />Woodside Road and Main Street — Council Member Bain <br />Council Member Bain stated that he would be providing some ideas to consider <br />and expects that discussion might occur at a later date. He further stated that he <br />was prepared to receive feedback after the presentation. <br />Council Member Bain stated that his focus on Middlefield Road is because it is a <br />highly visible gateway to the downtown and was noticeably missing from the <br />Downtown Area Plan. The particular area of Middlefield Road being discussed <br />was between Woodside Road and Main Street. It is an historic neighborhood, <br />cuts right through the heart of the Stambaugh - Heller neighborhood and there are <br />many Victorian homes in these neighborhoods, some going back as early as <br />1860. The area is within walking distance to the library, City Hall, the new <br />theatre, and the train station making it a potential location for transit oriented <br />development. He stated his belief that there is opportunity for increasing the <br />quantity and quality of housing, improving the esthetics on a major corridor to the <br />downtown, providing equity of services, and restoring the character of an historic <br />neighborhood. <br />Council Member Bain provided a PowerPoint slide presentation of the area in its <br />current state, displaying power lines, showing homes that are a potential for <br />restoration and preservation of the City's history. A slide depicting the land <br />across the street from Peninsula Christian Center could provide an opportunity <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND <br />REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES <br />MINUTES BOOK NO. 60 <br />Paae No. 406 <br />FEBRUARY 14, 2005 <br />PAGE 4 <br />