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r include alternatives four and five as revised, by resolution. Motion carried 7 -0 by electronic vote. M/S Seybert/Bain to amend the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (item 8.C.3.i, 8.C.3.ii, and 8.C.3.iii) by resolution as stated in the staff report. Motion carried 7 -0 by electronic vote. M/S Gee /Pierce to approve the Zoning Map Amendment (item 8.C.4) by proposed ordinance. Motion carried 7 -0 by electronic vote. The Interim City Manager expressed his thanks and pride in staff for their work. 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Mayor Ira took item 9.B out of sequence prior to item 9.A. A. City Council Members Reports of Conferences /Meetings Attended. - Council Member Bain reported on two meetings he attended last week: the Emergency Services Council and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Services Joint Power Authority. The common theme, was a review of the disasters that took place in 2010 and dealing with them on a countywide basis. He said there is detailed analytical information available for those interested through the City Clerk's Office. - Council Member Foust said the Redwood City San Mateo County annual progress seminar is from April 15 to 17, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey. There will be five breakout sessions including disaster preparedness at the county level and the state budget. - Council Member Pierce said she and Council Member Foust attended a Save Caltrain workshop last Friday and there will be another one coming up on Saturday sponsored by another group. They spoke about the importance of Caltrain and having a sustained funding source. She also encouraged participation in the San Mateo County one -day census count of the homeless scheduled for 6 a.m. Thursday and to call Teri Chin at the Fair Oaks Community Center. She said it takes about four hours for the census on Thursday morning. Mayor Ira took item 9.B out of sequence before item 9.A and introduced it as a new placeholder agenda item going forward. B. City Manager (Oral) Update. Dr. Bell spoke about two upcoming scoping meetings regarding Saltworks. City Attorney Thompson clarified that Council Member Foust could remain at the dais as this is an informational update, not a discussion, and does not pose a potential conflict of interest for her. The two meetings are scheduled for January 19, 2011 on natural resources from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CAB (Community Activities Building) and on February 23, 2011 on transportation resources from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center. Experts and City representatives will be present at each meeting. He said the scoping period ends on March 21, 2011 and comments can be e- mailed to saltworkscomments (a�redwoodcity.orq and information has also been provided JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD January 24, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 266