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ORDINANCE 1130 -317 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, ADOPTING THE 852 -860 WALNUT STREET PRECISE PLAN (first reading on 3- 24 -03) 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST 8.A. Legislation (information only) — This sub - section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation Described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 11 -2003 and 12 -2003. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). 8.13. Code Enforcement Update (information only) — Public Communications Manager Smith introduced and presented the educational video explaining that it is being broadcast through Peninsula T.V. on cable Channel 26. 8.C. Council Member Ruskin — referred to an article in the Redwood City Daily News that stated thousands of Bay Area television viewers may lose access to local station KCSM, Channel 60, if a cable company gets its way. The cable company is Comcast of which Redwood City is negotiating a contract along with other cities in the area. Council Member Ruskin asked to go on record as wanting to retain this second public television station and asked that the City influence this in a positive way. 8.1). Council Member Pierce — stated that a few weeks ago, she and Mayor Claire attended a conference on providing sufficient water in California and that it is truly a "California" issue. She further stated that the Local Government Commission forum brought people from throughout the State to learn about what other cities, counties and water agencies are doing. There were presentations on conservation, recycling, funding, water management and controlling urban runoff, which are all common issues in California. The emphasis was on sustainability, regional shed management and living within the water resources available. 8.E. Council Member Jordan — stated that Michael Spence had just arrived and asked that he be able to speak on his issue at this time. Council consensus was to provide the opportunity for Mr. Spence to speak under Oral Communications at this point in the agenda. 9. ADJOURNMENT— 7:46 p.m. M/S Hartnett/Ruskin to adjourn until the next City Council meeting of April 14, 2003 in memory of Jack Drago, former Mayor of South San Francisco who passed away. He was a Council Member for 11 years after serving as a firefighter and Fire Chief. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. (207) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 4 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 432