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8. 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 Cities <br />Priority Focus Bulletin No. 46 -2006. Council may direct staff to act on positions <br />taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in <br />City Clerk's Department). <br />B. Council Member Aguirre — stated that the previous Saturday, December 2 she <br />had attended the 12 Annual NFL Alumni Northern California Chapter Jerry Rice <br />Foundation Toy Drive. She also attended Asian Pacific American Leadership <br />Institute at De Anza College, a civic leaders roundtable to empower students from <br />diverse communities. She also attended a Latino Officials Summit through the <br />League of California Cities Latino Caucus where 30 representatives from various <br />parts of the country discussed specific issues faced, particularly, since the recent <br />shift in Congress and representation. <br />C. Vice Mayor Foust — announced the Redwood Shores community fundraiser with <br />$25,000 430,000 in matching funds available until December 31 to donate to the <br />opening day collection for the new library. Redwood Shores community members <br />can donate and the Redwood Shores Community Association will match the funds <br />from a $100.00 donation to $1,000.00 maximum. <br />D. Mayor Pierce — on November 16 she worked ceremoniously with Kaiser Hospital <br />to close the Butt Hut making Kaiser Hospital a smoke free area. Kaiser worked <br />with all of the staff members to decrease the amount of smoke and eventually <br />closed the but that was designated for smoking. Kaiser worked with the staff <br />members about quitting smoking and offers programs and literature to assist with <br />smoking cessation. She wished all community members happy and healthy <br />holidays. <br />9. ADJOURNMENT — 8:25 p.m. <br />M/S Bain /Hartnett to adjourn in memory of Margaret A. Shea who passed away on <br />December 7, 2006. Ms. Shea was a recent PACT graduate, involved in Project Read, <br />a registered nurse and active in many community organizations. The motion passed <br />by a unanimous voice vote. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Patricia S. Howe <br />City Clerk <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECEMBER 11, 2006 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 <br />MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 <br />Page No. 307 <br />