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<br />Vice Mayor Howard stressed her years on Council, her experiences in that regard and <br />her pride in the current Council and community. She stressed again that Council is <br />working hard for the best outcome, and would do so with integrity and credibility. <br />Council asked the City Attorney to address the issue of park versus residential <br />properties, and all the implications that exist with the port lands, when crafting the <br />countermeasure. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust spoke generally on the issue and summarized what had been <br />recommended by Council. The Mayor thanked all of the speakers for joining in the <br />process, whether people agreed and/or disagreed. She expressed pride in Redwood <br />City and her pride in being an elected member by the community. She outlined what <br />would likely happen in the next three Council meetings before bringing this to a vote. <br /> <br />The City Attorney went over the objectives Council would meet through the next three <br />meetings of July 215\ July 28th and August 4th, with August 4th being their last date to <br />act, unless an additional Special Meeting were called. The Mayor stated this additional <br />period would provide the community with time to weigh in, comment on and or review <br />new information and wording prior to going to a vote. Council stated new information <br />would be available in the agenda packets the Thursday prior to each new meeting. <br /> <br />Council asked about the larger scope discussion on the topic of restoration and the <br />future vision for the Bay lands. Council stated it would be helpful if everyone involved, <br />Council and Community, got their information to the City Attorney or City Manager prior <br />to the July 21st meeting. Mayor Foust stressed that this included not only Save the Bay <br />and Friends of Redwood City, but also the property owners in the area, and that since <br />this is a Council/Community-directed measure it would be helpful to have information <br />from everyone involved or affected. <br /> <br />8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> <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 Priority <br />Focus Bulletin No. 25-2008. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. <br />(Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). <br /> <br />B. New General Plan Monthly Status Report (Information Only). Council Member <br />Hartnett thanked staff for the report. <br /> <br />C. Ongoing Matters <br /> <br />1. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Redwood Shores Levees. City <br />Manager, Peter Ingram, stated his staff has been fully engaged with other agencies and <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />JULY 7,2008 <br />PAGE 9 <br />