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on file with the City Clerk. He further stated that numerous phone calls were received with questions on details and many calls expressing concerns for those with fixed and low incomes. Council Member Ira stated that cities will continue to struggle with the same rate issues and the costs are being passed on by Hetch Hetchy. He stated that the City may want to involve the Housing and Human Concerns Committee in working with the County and other agencies to work on behalf of those seeking relief with the rates increasing. Council Members expressed concern with the cumulative effect of the increases and the hope that there may be some regional solutions available. Mayor Pierce opened the public hearing. MIS HowardlBain to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. M/S Hartnett/Howard to: 1. Introduce Ordinance amending Redwood City Code - Section 38.5 - Water Basic Service Charge; 2. Adopt a resolution amending Section 3 of the Rules and Regulations of the Redwood City Water Department (Public Works Services Department) related to water rates. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 38.5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES RESOLUTION 14714 AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE REDWOOD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT) RELATING TO WATER RATES; AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 14647 The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 06-122 9. 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. 20-2006 and 21-2006. 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. Council Member Howard - stated that in April she had presented a report to Council on a proposed shuttle and that Council approved moving forward in the planning of a future shuttle transport for the City. A resolution was approved in support of a shuttle service and the Peninsula Congestion Relief Alliance of which she is Chair, applied for Lifeline funding for shuttle transport through C/CAG. The JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 5, 2006 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7