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8. 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. 33-2008 and 34-2008. 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). Mayor Foust extended early congratulations to Council Member Pierce on the likelihood of her being elected at the end of the month as the secretary-treasurer of the California League of Cities' Peninsula Division. Council Member Pierce thanked Mayor Foust and Council and noted that she had been in contact with the California League of Cities and that Council can send in a ballot via mail if no one can go to the annual conference. Mayor Foust said she would be there on Se~tember 26th all day but that Council will all be at the General Plan event on September 27t when the voting is to take place. She directed Mr. Ingram, City Manager, and Ms. Wong, Deputy City Clerk to follow up on this matter. B. Ongoing Matter: 1. Update on Elwood Street I Sequoia Union High School District. Mayor Foust stated that Council has heard from some of neighbors that some of their meetings with the school district have not been satisfactory. She expressed concern that this issue could harm relations. Mayor Foust and Vice Mayor Howard proposed that City Council act as a sponsoring body for mediation with professional facilitation. It was suggested that Pat Brown of Redwood City 2020 and formerly of the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) may be willing to help identify a suitable facilitator. Council would need to reach out to the school district. Council discussion ensured with general support and agreement. There were concerns that this not set any precedence for parties to come directly to Council as opposed to contacting PCRC directly instead, and Council did not want to be seen as setting up expectations it cannot meet. There was general agreement and Mayor Foust and Vice Mayor Howard will work with the City Manager on this matter. Mayor Foust invited the community to come to a community meeting by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to discuss Measure A funding on September 11, 2008. Council Member Pierce announced that on September 11th there will be a remembrance day from 5:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. hosted by the Peninsula Clergy Network in the Courthouse Square. She also announced that on Wednesday, September 17th at noon Redwood City International, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and the Civic Cultural Commission are sponsoring the first Mexican independence celebration in Courthouse Square, which will include the Mexican Consulate, a traditional flag ceremony, and numerous community groups. The event is free from 6 to 8:30 pm. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 PAGE 13