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8. 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. 3 -2006, 4 -2006 and 5 -2006. 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. Vice Mayor Foust — gave an update to the Council and community concerning the proposed new school in Redwood Shores. The Belmont/Redwood Shores School District is in the process of vetting the 18 applications received for the Shores advisory panel composed of 10 voting members comprised of both existing parents in the system, preschool parents coming in, a senior, and a business owner /resident. Jeff Gee of Redwood Shores Community Association, PTA President Michelle Carlson and two members of the Belmont/Redwood Shores School Board will vet the applications and 10 members selected. The process will then begin in potential site selection and ongoing discussions. She further stated that she and Mayor Pierce are meeting on a regular basis with two of the board members to stay on top of the issue which is of great interest and concern for the community. She thanks the community and her colleagues for all the support. C. Council Member Hartnett — reported as Chair of the SamTrans Board that tentatively scheduled for March 10, a study session to talk about the vision for the future of SamTrans. He asked that if there are any comments or suggestions that they be given to him prior to March 10. SamTrans operates the bus system for the County, is the contractual partner with BART or BART service in San Mateo County or the Airport, is involved in transit oriented development as a landowner in connection with the CalTrain right of way, and is involved shuttles and the overall transportation system in the County. He also stated that with Allied Systems schedule changes there appears to be problems with the implementation and requested a report. He further requested information as to whether Allied Systems has made or not made the contractual goals set out for recycling. He further requested that Allied Systems staff be available to address this topic. D. Council Member Howard — stated that the Redwood City Pride & Beautification Committee will hold the spring cleaning event in conjunction with Earth Day on April 22 sprucing up Redwood Creek, the waterways and Historic Union Cemetery. The day begins at 8:30 and lunch is served after the clean -up. Compost is available on April 22 and 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Public Works Services Corporation Yard. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 13, 2006 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTE ORDER BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 109