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Susan Moeller, Redevelopment M n r, provided details on the actions before Council. She provided a full description of the events rogr m' for the Summer Series (p resentation on file). Council posed questions about the downtown garage and the water issues. Mr. Chang explained that the current Council action is to perform a feasibility study to understand hoer less water can b pumped out and hoer the water might be used. Some Council Members were agreeable to the concept of reusing the water. Council Member r Fierce announced that the museum is looking at the whole block. An urban design person was suggested to look at this. Council discussion ensued and Council directed staff to include the County and the San Mateo History Museum in the area of urban design discussion. Council also requested that the Downtown Subcommiftee be kept apprised. Council also suggested that the City check with other organizations to make sure all stakeholders are included. X /S Ira /Hartnett two approve the resolution making the findings. City Attorney Yamamoto stated that the resolution should be amended to include looking a water tables and other uses of the water. He explained that the goal is to look at the downtown ern garage foundation, an its safety by studying the water table a nd possible alternate uses, The maker and the second of the motion agreed that this would be part of the resolution. Motion carries unanimously by a voice vote. M/S Hartnett/Howard to approve the agency resolution. Action carries unanimously by a voice vote. 8. MATTERS of COUNCIL INTEREST A. Legislation (information only) -a This sub - section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 8-2008 and 9-200 8. 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 Reports on Committee Meetin Attended. (postponed to the next meeting) C. Council Member Reports orts ors Committee Meetings Attended. (This item was moved clue to time constraints) 1. Council it MemberAguirre 2. Council Member H 3. Council Me Pierce Mayor Foust congratulated Council Member Bain on his appointment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MARCH 10, 2008 MINUTES PAGE 10 MINUTE BOOK NO, Page fro. 43