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discriminatory. He stated that he would like all the employees to be considered for <br />the housing and rental program. <br />Human Resources Director Rivera -Pena responded that some of the cities are <br />Burlingame, Colma, South San Francisco, Foster City, Hayward, Alameda and <br />Berkeley. <br />City Manager Everett also stated that there is a program for first time homebuyers <br />that provides $100,000.00 be granted to them if qualified. <br />Council discussion ensued pertaining to the rental element of the program. <br />M/S Hartnett/Howard to approve the Department Head Housing Assistance <br />Program as a temporary program to be applicable to the current Fire Chief <br />recruitment with the elimination of the rental housing assistance component. The <br />motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. <br />MINUTE ORDER 03 -99 <br />B. Woodside Road Widening Update <br />Manager, Engineering and Construction Patterson explained the background as <br />starting when the Woodside Technology Office Park and Midpoint Technology <br />Park changed the land use in the area and adding considerably to the traffic on <br />that road. At that time, it was recommended that widening of Woodside Road <br />might mitigate the traffic around those two projects. He further explained the <br />alternatives and the recommendation to approve Alternative #4, which is to leave <br />Woodside Road as it is, try to do additional landscaping and improving the <br />Broadway intersection is the best alternative at this time. <br />Council comments and questions ensued. <br />M/S Ruskin /Ira to direct staff to look into traffic improvements for the intersection of <br />Broadway and Woodside Road, and provide new landscaping for the remainder of <br />Woodside Road (Alternative #4). The motion passed by a unanimous voice <br />vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 03 -100 <br />• L'FAl3 lid � :b��7atd�1�L` lei IMR I :Izl*tII <br />A. Legislation (information only) - This sub - section involves possible discussion of <br />City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities <br />Priority Focus Bulletin No. 16 -2003. Council may direct staff to act on positions <br />taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in <br />City Clerk's Department.) <br />B. Council Member Hartnett — referred to the Redwood City Daily News headlines <br />that stated because the City had not obtained a permit from the State for purposes <br />of moving the culvert we are in violation of State regulations or requirements. He <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 5, 2003 <br />MINUTES PAGE 3 <br />