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<br />certain unknowns. Council consensus was that a copy of the letter be sent to <br />the other Mayor's in San Mateo County. <br /> <br />One Council Member supported a resolution promoting the tentative MOU. It was <br />suggested that an article be included in the next newsletter notifying the residents <br />of what is coming. Vice Mayor Howard supported outreach to the community and <br />adding this as a red flag item under Matters of Council Interest so that it stays in the <br />radar screen. There was consensus that the subcommittee will state when this <br />should be on the agenda. Mayor Foust thanked everyone present for commenting. <br /> <br />9. 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 <br />Priority Focus Bulletin No. 3-2009 and 4-2009. Council may direct staff to act on <br />positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus <br />available in City Clerk's Department). <br /> <br />B. Council Reports on Committee Meetings Attended. <br /> <br />1. Council Member Aguirre - Attended the Education Committee meeting at the <br />Chamber of Commerce. Announced an upcoming event on April 24 at the <br />Pacific Athletic club being organized by the Education Foundation. <br />2. Council Member Bain - Attended a C/CAG meeting and the matter on the <br />agenda passed unanimously. The item on the agenda related to the <br />economic stimulus package and Redwood City submitted a list of projects. <br />Redwood City could potentially receive up to $1.2 million. <br />3. Council Member Hartnett - Reported that he serves on the ALS (Advanced <br />Life Support) Joint Powers Authority Board and stated that tonight that body is <br />considering a new agreement for the ambulance provider in the County. Once <br />approved, should it pass, it will come to each of the cities for ratification. <br />4. Council Member Ira - Reported on the city applying for certain funds from the <br />Water and Sewer funds. <br />5. Council Member Pierce - Sits on the Housing and Community Committee <br />meeting and they discussed the issue of SB 375 and the League of CA Cities <br />is forming a Water Taskforce. <br />6. Vice Mayor Howard - Said that on March 18 Sustainable San Mateo County is <br />giving out awards and she will be in attendance and the City of Redwood City <br />will be receiving one award for civic engagement. The Traffic Congestion <br />Alliance will also get an award. <br />7. Mayor Foust - Attended a technical presentation on SB 375 from the League <br />of CA cities. Attended the Sandpiper Elementary School social event at <br />Redwood Shores Library and it was a complete success. She thanked the <br />Library staff for the great work and support. Mayor Foust announced that on <br />Feb. 27 there is a Donor Party for the relating to the new Interpretive Center. <br /> <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />FEBRUARY 9, 2009 <br />PAGE 8 <br />