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Nancy Radcliffe, speaking on behalf of the California Women Lead, announced a networking event at the San Mateo County History Museum and enumerated other upcoming events. Isin U.B.E. al-Otat, a resident of San Bruno, mentioned that she had read the article about the jail facility and she believes that there is room at the McGuire facility. She believes this would be a waste of tax money. She suggested that tax dollars be used towards rehabilitation instead. Barbara Sharkey shared concerns with the DUI checkpoint and she disagrees with possible sanctuary approaches. She does not support undocumented residents in this country. She wants them to be grateful and recognize what they have been given. She opined that public safety is the first order of the day and not beautification. Tea Henry-Hamilton spoke about agenda item 8B (High Speed Rail) and asked that whoever is appointed should convey her thoughts to this group. She does not understand why this even exists because she does not believe there is a need for traveling befinreen these two geographical points. She contrasted the European public transportation model with the California model. Diane Frank Limon requested answers about the DUI situation and she wants to know how the police can do their job and what happened. She would like answers to specific questions regarding the occurrence. Mayor Foust asked Ms. Limon to provide her card to the City Manager. James Jonas spoke about the Partnership Academy for Community Teamwork program. He spoke highly of city employees and how much knowledge they have to share. Mayor Foust thanked the public for the comments. She added that the jail issue will be discussed later tonight. On the topic of the DUI she mentioned that the City Manager is gathering information and will come back to Council. As far as High Speed Rail issue, Mayor Foust said this is also on the agenda. In reference to the DMB Cargill issue, the Mayor clarified that there is an application that has been submitted, but that is it. Council Member Ira made some comments regarding the DUI matter. Mayor Foust read the titles of the items to be approved via the Consent Calendar. M/S Ira/Hartnett to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. 6.1 Section - Motion A. Approve the Regular City Council meeting minutes of August 24, 2009 and the Joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board meeting minutes of September 14, 2009 as submitted. (301) Minute Order 09-204 6.2 Section — Resolution SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 479