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ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XV, SECTION 18.253 TO CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS AND CREDITS TO THE TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES FOR USES EXCEPT PROFESSIONAL, MEDICAL, BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE USES WITHIN A CERTAIN DEFINED DOWNTOWN AREA The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 06-14 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 48-2005 and 49-2005. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department.) B. Oral Report: Bair Island Restoration - Levees - Report by Council Public Land Access Committee Vice Mayor Rosanne Foust gave the update beginning with the background then stating that the expectation for the EIS is that it will be published and the 45-day comment period completed within the next 1-2 months. She stated that within the Federal Administration, it appears there is a definite shifting of priorities reflected in the budgets. She further stated that two activities identified in a restructuring plan for the future are Wildlife and Habitat Management are most closely associated with Redwood City's long term plan. She further explained the renegotiation of the contract with Buzz Fawcett at a lower rate. She explained that over the next 10 months the expectations are that the EIS is published as quickly as possible and work with the local Congressional delegation for support to request the Appropriations Committee find funding. She further explained the details of the goals for the next several months. Council Members commended the Committee and requested a quarterly report be submitted while commenting on accomplishments thus far and for the future. C. Mayor Pierce - stated the desire to enhance community outreach and involvement by possibly utilizing the mechanisms for notifying voters on a pilot program basis. She also stated that over the holidays, she was impressed with the Department Head involvement at the Emergency Operations Center and directed residents to the website for further information on preparedness. She also thanked the signers and collectors of the petitions submitted in December. She stated her goal of making sure any business coming to our city will be a good neighbor and that in the next week she will assign two Council Members to look into the existing issues and report back. JANUARY 9, 2006 PAGE 10 JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES