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WITHIN REDWOOD CITY. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. D. Letter in Support of Senate Bill 915 and Senate Bill 916, approving the Water Transit Authority's implementation and operations plan and providing for a special election for a public vote on a proposed bridge toll increase. (214) Council Member Howard stated that legislation is being proposed by Senator Perata and would be presented to the Senate Transportation Committee on April 29 in Sacramento. If successful, it will approve the Water Transit Authority's (WTA) Operation and Implementation Plan and specify that the WTA will submit a final plan to the legislature after completion of the EIR and provide for a public vote on a proposed increase to State owned bridge tolls. The WTA's ferry plan is one of the proposed projects to be funded by the proceeds. She further stated that the Council had previously adopted resolutions in support of various aspects of the WTA's new plan and expansion for ferry service in the Bay Area. M/S Hartnett/Pierce to authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter in support of Senate Bill 915 and Senate Bill 916. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 03 -97 E. Boards, Committees and Commissions Interview Process (203) Vice Mayor Ira stated that Mayor Claire had proposed a screening of applications by Council subcommittees. Council discussion occurred and Vice Mayor appointed Council Members Jordan and Pierce to a subcommittee that will bring recommendations back to the Council for consideration. Public Comment: Rudy Luca suggested that if the number of applicants is low, the subcommittees can screen the applicants, report back to Council and then decide amongst Council. CONVENE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING (SEE SEPARATE MINUTES) RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 10. ADJOURNMENT —10:05 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 28, 2003 PAGE 12 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 453