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Various Council Members said that this will require a joint effort and all are welcomed to work together. (Befinreen 8:05 p.m. and 9:42 p.m. the City Council addressed this matter. For the full content of the discussion please go to the archived web stream at http://www.redwoodcitv.org/government/council/aqendas/2009/mov 091109.html and select item 7A) B. Petition to Appeal the Municipal Regional Permit (MRP) for Stormwater — Final Tentative Order NPDES No. CAS612008. Recommendation: Authorize by motion the City Manager to use his discretion in determining one of three options for filing a Petition for Review of the Municipal Regional Permit (MRP) for Stormwater (Final Tentative Order NPDES No. CAS612008) for City of Redwood City. (100) Minute Order 09-241 Marilyn Harang, Public Works Superintendent presented the report. She also introduced Richard Napier, Executive Director of C/CAG (City/County Association of Governments). She explained the consequences of these regulations and she is concerned with these unfunded mandates. She explained the issues and also thanked Mayor Foust who also testified on this matter. Ms. Harang explained that the main three concerns are with water quality monitoring/testing, maintenance issues, and meeting requirements within budgetary limitations. She asked that the City Manager be granted permission to take action on one of the options. Richard Napier, C/CAG Executive Director said staff did a great job presenting the issues. He acknowledged the issue of costly and stringent requirements. He made himself available to answer questions and he said that C/CAG will be leading this effort. City Attorney Yamamoto clarified the two components of the motion. M/S Aguirre/Bain to approve the staff recommendation and include that the City Manager be the contact person in the event of lawsuits and that he be the filer for any documents. Motion carries unanimously with Ira absent. C. Draft New General Plan — Final City Council Check-in. Recommendation: Consider update on progress made since September on the draft New General Plan and prepare for the November 23 joint meeting with the Planning Commission. Tom Passanisi gave a brief introduction presentation and the consultants were present to answer any questions. Mr. Passanisi said that 600 comments were received and that staff is working on a matrix. Ms. Brownfield went through the changes in the various elements. Ms. Jill Ekas, Planning Manager presented some of the elements. Council discussed the Draft Housing Element. The consultant explained the "walking shed map" and the Redwood Creek/Harbor Master Plan. Additional economic data points were discussed and how this will be plugged in JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD NOVEMBER 9, 2009 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 522