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the report and refer to the City of Redwood City's response. Council Members shared their views on the process to date or lack thereof and how partnering in a joint vision would be a much better approach instead of working in silos. Council consensus was to draft a letter, under the Mayor's signature, addressed to the County Board of Supervisors, County Manager and JPAC, and include the following items: 1) Request a postponement of the decision, 2) Highlight the fact that the original process aimed at having two to three sites being in the final recommendation which did not occur, 3) Reiterate the sites that Redwood City wants to have studied, 4) Consider the County's 2025 Shared Vision and Redwood City's Downtown Plan, 5) Share surprise and disappointment at the single site recommendation. It was suggested that the Chamber of Commerce weigh in and the Downtown Business Group. Council discussed ways to inform the community about this recommendation including the city's e-newsletter and clarifying the implications of the sheriff's recommendation. Mayor Foust believes there might be other sites that will be more adequate and she had hoped that other opportunities would be considered. Mayor Foust said that part of the request is to delay the decision, and secondly work with the County Manager and the City Manager and the Mayor and the Vice Mayor and explain the city's position and approach. Council agreed with sending out a letter that outlines what was discussed tonight, and simultaneously asks for a delay and includes the above mentioned bullet points. The letter will be partnered with personal individual meetings of Council with Supervisors and possibly a staff presentation to the Board of Supervisors. Council discussed that the goal might be to inform and disseminate the report so that the community is aware of the report. Various Council Members thanked the Mayor and the Chair of the Planning Commission for their work on the JPAC. (Between 10:05 p.m. and 11:35 p.m. the City Council discussed this agenda item. For the full content of the discussion please watch the web stream at: http�//www redwoodcitv org/qovernment/council/aqendas/2009/mov 090921.html and select items 7C-9) M/S Howard/Pierce to extend the meeting to 11:45 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities City Advocate Weekly Issue No. 36-2009. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities City Advocate Weekly available in the City Clerk's Department). B. Appointment of Representative to the High Speed Rail Policymaker Working Group. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 484