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<br />Vice Mayor Howard suggested sharing information through our website and also providing <br />updates on what other cities are doing. Council wants to include Seaport Industrial <br />Association and the Port as well as County Staff. One Council Member mentioned that <br />the overarching vision for the communities seems to be missing. He would like to <br />emphasize the benefits for local communities and market this as a unique opportunity, <br />which needs to be clearly articulated. Some discussed the policy board. It was suggested <br />that churches could also be included in the outreach. Other Council Member suggested <br />creating a de facto coalition and that this coalition be between those cities that agree with <br />HSR. One Council Member pointed out that there are shared concerns between various <br />cities and recognizing them can be helpful as well as exploring financial mechanisms. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust said she wished this outreach plan had come out in November of 08 and she <br />would like to have something more concrete. She agreed that this is a big opportunity and <br />has to be sold as such. Council agreed to revisit the matter when more concrete <br />information is available such as clear timelines and concrete steps. Mr. Murphy offered <br />thanks and said that they will work with staff on the Council direction provided tonight. <br /> <br />8. 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 />City Advocate Weekly Issue No. 15-2009, 16-2009, and 17-2009. Council may <br />direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California <br />Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). <br /> <br />B. Appointment of a Director to the Boards of the Bay Area Water Supply & <br />Conservation Agency and the Bay Area Regional Water System Financing <br />Authority. Minute Order No. 09-095 <br /> <br />M/S Hartnett/Pierce to appoint Council Member Pierce. Motion carried unanimously by <br />voice vote. <br /> <br />c. Memo from the League of California Cities and Adoption of a Resolution. <br /> <br />RESOLUTION NO. 14937 FINDING A SEVERE FISCAL HARDSHIP WILL EXIST IF <br />ADDITIONAL CITY PROPERTY TAX FUNDS ARE SEIZED AND ADDITIONAL <br />UNFUNDED MANDATES ARE ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA <br /> <br />M/S Aguirre/Ira to approve the resolution. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. <br /> <br />D. League of California Cities and the California Redevelopment Association <br />Campaign Coalition - Seeking Support for Coalition Membership/"Main Street <br />Recovery Campaign Coalition" - City Council/Redevelopment Aaencv Board. <br />RDA MO- 09-010 <br />M/S Pierce/Bain to approve the City of Redwood City joining the Coalition. Motion <br />carried unanimously. <br /> <br />E. City Council Member Report of Conference/Meeting Attendance. <br /> <br />SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />MAY 18, 2009 <br />PAGE 9 <br />