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6.1.A. - Page 40 The City Council consensus was that the 15 -day appeal period is reasonable; Council would hear all significant land use matters, with Council being able to call up matters for appeal by two Council Members filing notice with the City Clerk; revision of language with respect to "official newspapers" to refer to "adjudicated" newspapers and proceed with formalizing these changes. MINUTE ORDER 11 -172 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. City Council Member Report of Conference /Meeting Attendance B. City Council Members Reports of Conferences /Meetings Attended - Council Member Pierce noted that Birds on Broadway (BOB) is coming to Redwood City and people should enjoy the art which will be on exhibit. - Council Member Bain wants to have a discussion about the ban on Styrofoam and plastic bags and Dr. Bell said this is scheduled for January 2012. -Mayor Ira announced that this Saturday will be Oktoberfest and all are invited to attend the event at Courthouse Square, which will be a fundraiser for the education foundation. -Vice Mayor Aguirre said that the circus is coming to town and she finds this a most fun event. She also noted the upcoming Trivia Bee at Canada College with former Mayor Jim Hartnett as the Master of Ceremonies. In regards to the Government Civic Relations committee, she noted that they too discussed the ban of plastic bags and the County is pursuing its North Fair Oaks plan. Vice Mayor Aguirre also referred to a bill that is waiting for Governor's signature to streamline CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act). She also attended the League of California Cities conference, one of her takeaways was that "All Stimulus is Local," and at the conference she was sworn as a member of the League of California Cities Latino Caucus. C. City Manager (Oral) Update Dr. Bell noted that Requests For Qualifications are due October 17th and he thanked Council Members Gee and Seybert who worked on this Ad Hoc Committee. In regards to the Police Chief recruitment he is starting this week with the interviews and within three to four weeks an announcement should be made. 10. ADJOURN - M/S Bain /Gee to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. in memory of Nora Fuentes - Arias who died at 52 in a hit and run accident. Motion carried 6 -0 by voice vote with Council Member Foust absent. Respectfully submitted, Silvia Vonderlinden, City Clerk Submitted for approval at the City Council Meeting of November 14, 2011. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD October 10, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8