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9.64 and infrastructure within the City. Among the powers expressly granted to the Authority is the power to acquire property and to borrow money to provide funds for the construction, acquisition, maintenance or improvement of public facilities and infrastructure and to issue in It- name revenue bonds to evidence the indebtedness cr, by such borrowing. The City Cc.uncil of the City acts as the governing body of the Authority, and the Mayor acts as its Cha'rperson. THE CITY The City is located in the San Francisco Bay Area 25 miles south of San Francisco in San Mateo County. The county seat was established in 1856 in the location that came to be known as, and was incorporated in 1867 as, the City of Redwood City. The City combines residential, industrial, and commercial elements in a largely urban environment. Its waterfront provides a yacht harbor and the only deep -water port in the South Bay. A wide variety of housing types are available. The City, as the county seat of the County, contains offices for many of the County's 4,000 employees. The City's economy is well diversified, with a strong industrial and commercial base. The City is traversed by U.S. 101 and a major railroad. The Port of Redwood City handles bulk cargo. The County is one of nine counties comprising the economic geographic unit known as the San Francisco Bay Area. Long regarded as a "bedroom" area for employed persons commuting to San Francisco, the County now houses many large employers who provide T increasing job opportunities for County residents. The local economy is well- balanced and diversified. San Francisco International Airport is located in the County, generating the construction of many hotels and motels in the area east of U.S. 101 in recent years. Municipal Government The City Council consists of seven members, elected by the voters of the City to staggered terms of four years each. The City Council is the only body elected directly by the residents of Redwood City. As the legislative branch of the government, it makes final decisions on all major city matters. The Council adopts ordinances and resolutions necessary for efficient governmental operations, approves the budget, and acts as a board of appeals. It appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk and also most members of the City's boards, committees and commissions. The current members of the City Council are as follows: -21-