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Jim Bigelow, from the Redwood City San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, spoke about a recent report on High Speed Rails. He said the report covers what will be studied, the timeline, and the funding. He encouraged people to read the report. Pat Dixon encourages the public to visit the Redwood Shores Library inside and outside. She said it is an interesting place with a nice hiking path alongside the Northern side of the slough, places to sit and enjoy the view, and she also noted that during high tide, it is possible to see seals cavorting in the water. Lynn Chou Jonas, representing the Citizens to Protect Redwood City (CPRC), said they are a grassroots, non-partisan Political Action Committee whose mission is to develop and distribute in-depth information and details on issues that will have an impact on the citizens of Redwood City. She provided a handout to the Council and spoke about a High Speed Rail Community Workshop they will have at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center. She said high speed rail will affect the community and the workshop is to promote dialogue where participants will be divided into small groups with a trained facilitator and that the results with be shared with Council and other groups. She said more information can be found at their website on www.protectredwoodcity.org. Cherlene Wright spoke about Threshold 2009 and the last two community conversation meetings are this week: Tuesday, August 25th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fair Oaks Community Center and this will be bilingual and on Saturday, August 29th from 10 am to 1 pm. She said their mission is to educate the public on housing needs, specifically in Redwood City, and that more information can be found on the city's website or at www.threshold2009.org. Mayor Foust read the titles of all the items to be voted on via the Consent Calendar. M!S Hartnett/I ra to approve the Consent Calendar. Council Member Aguirre pulled agenda item 6.3 A asking how this will be released to the community. City Manager Ingram said that he will work with Public Information Manager Smith on this matter. It was suggested that churches and other community centers be included in the outreach. City Manager Ingram thanked Council Member Aguirre for the thoughtfulness of her remarks. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. 6.1 Section - Motions A. Approve the Joint City Council! Redevelopment Agency Board meeting minutes of August 3, 2009 as submitted. Minute Order 09-178 B. Waive the fee charged for three on-street parking spaces on Bradford Street, currently used by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Recommendation: Approve by motion Amendment NO.2 to the Cooperative Agreement between Redwood City and the County of San Mateo (SMC) to waive the fee charged for three (3) on-street parking stalls currently used by the San Mateo County Sheriff's REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2009 PAGE 3