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C. San Mateo County Senior Mobility Action Plan Council Member Howard introduced the topic stating that the group has been organized to address senior mobility and that Linda Griffith, Director of the Veterans Memorial Senior Center has been asked to serve on the task force. Steering Committee Member Griffith stated that Caltrans had offered a grant to Samtrans to do a study in regards to senior mobility and that she was chosen to be a part of the steering committee. The purpose of the committee is to develop mobility solutions for seniors transitioning from driving to transit and other alternative transit modes. She stated that in discussing the topic with Council Member Howard it was clear that it is really a multi-generational issue, not just a senior issue. At that same time, there are different types of use and different types of needs. She showed the population of San Mateo County; the spine of the County in the transit district from the corridor of Highway 101 and our transportation spine; and where the different groups reside. Vice Chair of Senior Affairs Commission Paley stated that the findings shown dovetail with the work of the Commission recognizing the need of the community to address both transportation and housing for seniors in the community. She stated that there will be a growing need for more accessible housing along the transit corridor and by continuing to provide the in-fill housing; seniors will be given options to housing with increased access to critical services and a support network. Council Member Foust stated her interest in a presentation being made to the Redwood City Rotary that meets on Tuesday and to the Citizens Advisory Committees for Samtrans and the Transportation Authority. Council Member Howard stated that C/CAG would also be a forum for presentation. She further stated that at the shuttle kick-off meeting on July 20 where 12-14 people attended with discussion around a survey process, and alternative funding possibilities. Walter Martone of C/CAG and Richard Cook from Samtrans were interested in working with the committee and provided the potential funding information along with other helpful information. D. Council Member Bain - stated that he attended a meeting on Thursday, July 21 that was organized by the Redwood Village Association. The nature of the meeting was pertaining to the proposed Costco redevelopment and approximately 40 people attended. A positive discussion ensued that included Costco representatives, Planning Commissioner Tom Cronin and Planner Jill Ekas. The concern expressed was with the increased traffic that the gas station component will bring. He stated his concern that long standing traffic issues in the area are in need of attention when the traffic engineer position is staffed. E. Vice Mayor Pierce - stated that on the San Mateo Century Theatre opening night they had a fund raiser for a community charity with the focus on the library. JOINT MEETING MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JULY 25, 2005 PAGE 13 .,