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2. San Mateo County Jail Site. Public Comment Nancy Radcliffe, from the "No Additional Jails Coalition", stated that the Board of the Chamber of Commerce agreed with her position regarding no further jails being needed in Redwood City, although they are in support of rebuilding the women's facility as long as it does not increase in bed size. She hoped the Board of Supervisors would consider all counties on an equal basis in their search for a new location. Mayor Foust asked for Council support on scheduling a meeting with Board President Adrian Tessier and Vice Mayor Howard and the City Manager to look at options. There was Council consensus for such meeting to be scheduled and that the Mayor send a second letter. Council agreed, and repeated it does not object to rebuilding the women's facility within already specified parameters. The Mayor stated it would be helpful to involve County Supervisors in the dialogue and Council suggested a town hall type meeting as well as having Council look into the sherrifs' needs. D. Council Reports on Committee Meetings Attended. 1. Council Member Bain spoke on his activities with the bike and pedestrian committee and recent meetings he has attended. 2. Council Member Ira spoke about the South Bayside System Authority Treatment Plant (SBSA) and concerns with its inclusion in the proposed charter amendment initiative. 3. Vice Mayor Howard spoke about the Pride and Beautification Committee's latest activities, including its upcoming participation in the Coastal Cleanup Day. She stated the I committee also had members out the day prior to the July 4 th celebrations to set out recycling and trash receptacles. She also mentioned Acterra Committee and its continued ongoing efforts to remove the derelict vessels from the bay waters near the Redwood City port. 4. Mayor Foust spoke about the need to get the word out regarding fireworks bans prior to the 4` of July celebrations. The Mayor pointed out a recent publication done by the Childcare Coordinator, Kristen Anderson, called "Building Childcare into New Developments," and how the booklet was funded through grants The Mayor stated she is Chair of the San Mateo County Transportation Authority and that the Transit Authority (TA) and Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) would be meeting to vet the strategic plan for the City/County Association of Government (C/CAG), the Technical Advisory Committee and the City Managers Association on Measure A funds. 5. Council Member Pierce invited everyone to participate in the next Art Walk in Redwood JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD JULY 7, 2008 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 154