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<br />5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - Addressed after Oral Communications (item 6) <br /> <br />A. Presentation: Caltrain Electrification - Rick Schmedes, Electrification Project <br />Manager <br /> <br />Mr. Schmedes presented to Council details about the Caltrain electrification project <br />(presentation on file). Council asked about the financing for the project and Mr. Schmedes <br />said that various options are being looked at such as public/private partnerships and <br />stimulus money. One Council Member asked if this included grade separations and Mr. <br />Schmedes said that was not the case. Mayor Foust added that on April 2nd there will be a <br />meeting and the Memorandum of Understanding between the California High Speed Rail <br />Authority and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board will be considered. <br /> <br />Presentation: Budget Based Rates Project for Landscape Irrigation Customers - <br />Justin Ezell, Public Works Water Superintendent <br /> <br />Mr. Ezell acknowledged three individuals who were the founding fathers of this project. He <br />also acknowledged other current staff that have worked on this matter including Laure <br />Hansen with Information and Technology Services. He provided details on the program <br />(presentation on file) explaining that the goal is to reduce excess water use. Mr. Ezell <br />explained that customers will be able to get email alerts when water usage goes over their <br />water allocation. <br /> <br />Mr. Ezell announced that the City received an award for this project from the Silicon Valley <br />Water Conservation Coalition, and this was an innovations award. He presented the award <br />to the Council. Mayor Foust acknowledged the work of the Public Works Department. <br />Water wells were discussed and the question was asked if the City has an inventory of <br />these. Mr. Ezell said there are about 900 wells. It was suggested that information about <br />this program be included in the next newsletter as well as the city's website. Mr. Ezell said <br />that the new automatic meter reading system that was included in the Budget Based Rates <br />Project is a pilot program that includes 550 customers of the 22,000 customers throughout <br />the city. <br /> <br />6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR - Addressed prior to item 5 <br /> <br />Joe Webb spoke about comparative arrest rates for major crimes in 2005 and 2006 in San <br />Mateo County. He presented a document to the City Council (on file) and shared his views <br />on racial issues. <br /> <br />Krista Cheshire thanked the Council for making supporting the Miss Redwood City <br />Scholarship Organization by attending and preparing a proclamation. Sandra Robles, Anna <br />Lisa Matias and Elyse Vicenzi also thanked the Mayor and all the City Council for <br />supporting their efforts. Each of the candidates explained their goals in life. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust acknowledged Chris Cheshire, Executive Director of the Miss Redwood City <br />Scholarship Organization for all her efforts in promoting education and the spirit of <br />competition in these young ladies. <br /> <br />The Mayor then welcomed agenda item #5 and two presentations. <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />MARCH 23, 2009 <br />PAGE 2 <br />