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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY — Addressed after Oral Communications (item 6) A. Presentation: Caltrain Electrification — Rick Schmedes, Electrification Project Manager Mr. Schmedes presented to Council details about the Caltrain electrification project (presentation on file). Council asked about the financing for the project and Mr. Schmedes said that various options are being looked at such as public/private partnerships and stimulus money. One Council Member asked if this included grade separations and Mr. Schmedes said that was not the case. Mayor Foust added that on April 2" there will be a meeting and the Memorandum of Understanding between the California High Speed Rail Authority and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board will be considered. Presentation: Budget Based Rates Project for Landscape Irrigation Customers - Justin Ezell, Public Works Water Superintendent Mr. Ezell acknowledged three individuals who were the founding fathers of this project. He also acknowledged other current staff that have worked on this matter including Laure Hansen with Information and Technology Services. He provided details on the program (presentation on file) explaining that the goal is to reduce excess water use. Mr. Ezell explained that customers will be able to get email alerts when water usage goes over their water allocation. Mr. Ezell announced that the City received an award for this project from the Silicon Valley Water Conservation Coalition, and this was an innovations award. He presented the award to the Council. Mayor Foust acknowledged the work of the Public Works Department. Water wells were discussed and the question was asked if the City has an inventory of these. Mr. Ezell said there are about 900 wells. It was suggested that information about this program be included in the next newsletter as well as the city's website. Mr. Ezell said that the new automatic meter reading system that was included in the Budget Based Rates Project is a pilot program that includes 550 customers of the 22,000 customers throughout the city. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR — Addressed prior to item 5 Joe Webb spoke about comparative arrest rates for major crimes in 2005 and 2006 in San Mateo County. He presented a document to the City Council (on file) and shared his views on racial issues. � Krista Cheshire thanked the Council for making supporting the Miss Redwood City Scholarship Organization by attending and preparing a proclamation. Sandra Robles, Anna Lisa Matias and Elyse Vicenzi also thanked the Mayor and all the City Council for supporting their efforts. Each of the candidates explained their goals in life. Mayor Foust acknowledged Chris Cheshire, Executive Director of the Miss Redwood City Scholarship Organization for all her efforts in promoting education and the spirit of competition in these young ladies. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MARCH 23, 2009 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 329