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<br />Recommendation: <br />No action is required at this time. This staff report is an information only item and <br />accompanies a presentation by the SFPUC project team. <br /> <br />Mr. Vorametsanti, Acting Engineering and Construction Manager, introduced the item <br />(presentation on file). Joe Ortiz and Christina Kerby, SFPUC staff, addressed the Council <br />on the matter. Public noticing was discussed as well as the memorandum of agreement <br />that will come before Council in the near future. <br /> <br />B. Council discussion and input on public outreach efforts related to the development <br />and local construction of the High Speed Rail/Caltrain Electrification project. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Provide input to the Caltrain staff for use in their development of a Public <br />Outreach Plan for development and construction of the High Speed Rail/Caltrain <br />Electrification project. <br /> <br />Tim Cobb, Project Manager for HNTB for the San Jose to San Francisco segment, <br />provided some introductory remarks followed by Shamus Murphy, with CalTrain who <br />provided a presentation to Council (presentation on file). <br /> <br />Public Comment <br />James Jonas spoke about HSR and opined that this is the right approach for various <br />reasons. He concurs with the current program but he would like more workshops with bi- <br />directional communication. He referred to a website called www.Hattrench.com. <br /> <br />Jerry Pierce addressed the Council and he would like to have workshops where the public <br />can engage in a dialogue. He supports the current approach but believes a more <br />interactive approach is missing. He encouraged staff to initiate this outreach and discuss <br />the various options. <br /> <br />Jim Bigelow referred to the various steps in this process and provided additional <br />information. He referred to a website that has all the information on HSR. He made <br />mention of upcoming deadlines and how the schedule it tight. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust summarized the issues before Council which are: what is desirable, what is <br />feasible, and what is achievable. City Manager Ingram said that Seaport Industrial <br />Association was left out of the process and he apologized for that unintentional lapse. <br />One Council Member wanted to differentiate between the construction and the design <br />phases. Council concurred with the workshop concept but some Council Members <br />thought that ultimately the Council needs to advocate for the community. Council <br />discussed residents' involvement and Council's final decision on the matter. Various <br />Council Members supported the idea of workshops. Some Council Members had <br />concerns that transparency might be compromised because of schedule. There was <br />mention of creating a policy board. <br /> <br />M/S Pierce/Howard to extend the meeting until 11 :30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously <br />by voice vote. <br /> <br />SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />MAY 18, 2009 <br />PAGE 8 <br />