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<br />Mayor Foust opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. <br /> <br />M/S Howard/Hartnett to close the public hearing. Motion carries unanimously by voice <br />vote. <br /> <br />M/S Ira/Aguirre to approve the recommendation. Motion carries unanimously by roll <br />call vote. <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. 35-2008, 36-2008, 37-2008, and 38-2008. Council <br />may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of <br />California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). <br /> <br />B. Ongoing Matters: <br /> <br />1. Update on Elwood Street/Sequoia High Union School District <br /> <br />Jason Culverhouse thanked the City Council for all its efforts in this matter. He said that <br />the Sequoia High Union School District wants to adopt a resolution exempting them from <br />certain regulations and he disagrees with this attempt. He would like the City to <br />commence action because in his opinion the board is acting in an arbitrary manner. <br /> <br />City Manager Ingram provided an update on the topic. He stat that staff is communicating <br />with neighbors and it seems that the traffic has improved. Regarding the broader issue of <br />the relationship between the neighbors and the School District there will be a <br />process/discussion coming up. Under the auspices of Mayor Foust, the City will host a <br />through the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center. Mayor Foust asked that Mr. Ingram <br />inquire about the resolution Mr. Culverhouse mentioned. <br /> <br />2. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Redwood Shores Levees. <br /> <br />Mr. Ingram shared the work that has been done up to date, specifically the maintenance <br />projects that had to be completed prior to the rainy season. He reported that on <br />September 17, 2008 a meeting took place with various stakeholders. The City Manager <br />explained his concerns with the current time frame and how he has met with the County's <br />Public Works Director. <br /> <br />3. San Mateo County Jail Site. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust announced three upcoming jail planning county meetings. Council Member <br />Pierce is planning to attend one of these meetings. City Manager Ingram will also attend. <br /> <br />C. Council Reports on Committee Meetings Attended. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust announced that from now on this list will be on every Council Meeting agenda <br />and whoever wants to speak can do so. <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCil/CIVIC CULTURAL COMMISSION MINUTES <br /> <br />OCTOBER 13, 2008 <br />PAGE 8 <br />