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those gaps or discrepancy in the size planned for the new facility. He stressed a number of alternative sites were being considered. His second handout included the recent planning and investments in Redwood City. Public Comment Nancy Radcliffe, founder of the "No New Jails" group, opined that the County had met its civic duty and had enough jail space as is. She urged the community to go online to www.noiails.com in order to email the County Supervisors with its opinion. Council requested additional communication with the Counry to support the conclusion and noted somewhat of a disconnect between the City and County on this issue, although they have a good track record in other collaborative efforts. Council consensus was to continue the efforts to meet future goals in housing and the location of the jail facility. One Council Member suggested a task force to analyze and review the potential sites and goal compatibility. Mayor Foust made comments about the need for continued communication beiween the County and City was important. She has requested that the County remove its plans to purchase property. Vice Mayor Howard agreed with promoting efforts to have a better dialogue between the City and the County. C. Council Reports on Committee Meetings Attended. 1. Council Member Aguirre reported on a speaker from the County who spoke to the Education Committee of the Chamber and brought a copy of his report on the diversity statistics of the schools in San Mateo County. She announced the Redwood City Pride photo contest. She listed Council Member Pierce as a new Redwood City Education Committee member. She spoke about the Immigrant Study at the San Mateo County History museum and gave updates on the Downtown Committee activities, and the commencement and recruitment for the Chamber Leadership Committee. She reported and thanked the Mayor for the City's reception of the Colima delegation. 2. Council Member Hartnett spoke on the Advanced Life Support Joint Powers Authority and this organizations' leadership change of late and the Caltrans budgetprocess. 3. Council Member Pierce spoke on the issue of transportation and the Association of Bay Area Government and the Metropolitan Transit Commission and improvement goals for the area's transit. She also spoke on the Bay Area Water Forum and the current drought. She provided an overview of the Hoover School's after school art program and the answers provided as to what the ideal Redwood City would look like. She commented on the vision shared and how it is on display in the Council's gallery and she invited all to be present on June 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. to meet and greet students who worked on the project. M/AS Ira/Howard to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2008 MINUTES PAGE 11 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 117