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M/S Ruskin /Ira to direct staff to look into traffic improvements for the intersection of Broadway and Woodside Road, and provide new landscaping for the remainder of Woodside Road (Alternative #4). The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 03 -100 9. 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 Priority Focus Bulletin No. 16 -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.) B. Council Member Hartnett — referred to the Redwood City Daily News headlines that stated because the City had not obtained a permit from the State for purposes of moving the culvert we are in violation of State regulations or requirements. He asked the City Manager for clarification. City Manager Everett stated that after research, it was determined that the City does not need a permit. After talking with and reading the article to Mr. Dennis Baldwin of the State Department of Fish and Game, Mr. Everett described his tone as incensed with the inaccuracies in the article. Mr. Baldwin stated that he had been quoted completely out of context and had made generic and hypothetical remarks that were not in any way related to the Redwood City project. C. Council Member Howard — stated that on Saturday, May 3, the Pride and Beautification Committee had the Spring Cleaning that focused on the Stambaugh - Heller neighborhood and the sloughs and waterways. She stated that approximately 200 people participated and at least half of the volunteers were youth. The groups represented included Young Latino Leaders, Carlmont students, and the Juventus Soccer Club coaches, parents and players. The Juventus Soccer Club members stated that they were present to thank Redwood City for building fields for their games. D. Council Member Pierce — stated that the last week in April, she attended the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) conference on water and land use with Council Member Ruskin and Tom Passanisi. The focus was on the links between building, land use and water. Representatives from throughout the Bay Area were present with sharing of information from various jurisdictions on conservation and recycled water. 10. ADJOURNMENT — 8:15 P.M. M/S Ira /Hartnett to adjourn until the next City Council meeting of May 12, 2003 in memory of Ronald L. Bonincontri, husband of Economic Development Coordinator Pat REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 5, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 4 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 458