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6.1.A. - Page 17 <br /> appreciated the work that went into the water feature and the potential for the lease <br /> issue. Various Council Members appreciated the staff work completed. <br /> 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> A. City Council Members Oral Reports of Conferences/Meetings Attended <br /> Council Member Foust reported on a meeting she attended with Council Member Pierce <br /> and Vice Mayor Gee as the Council's High Speed Rail subcommittee. She noted that <br /> there has been a request for a two billion dollar early investment in the Northern corridor <br /> electrification and the same for a Southern corridor. She said that more information will <br /> be forthcoming. Council Member Pierce noted that this subcommittee said they were <br /> supportive of electrification but the details need to be studied and analyzed. This <br /> Council Member would like to report on a meeting she attended on Realignment with a <br /> member of the Police Department on early release and integration of individuals who <br /> return to society after being incarcerated. She will check in with the Chief on this matter. <br /> Mayor Aguirre shared that the Tall Ships were at the Port and she will bring the silver <br /> coins to the City. She noted that when she was there on Saturday there was hardly <br /> anyone there from Redwood City but, Triple AAA magazine, VIA, advertised it and <br /> many people from the Bay Area in general were present. <br /> B. City Manager (Oral) Update <br /> City Manager Bell said that on April 9 the High Speed Rail presentation will take place. <br /> On the Daily News there were the People's choices awards and there were over 35 <br /> businesses from Redwood City that ranked number one. He highlighted a few winners. <br /> Dr. Bell also said that there is a new "Shop Redwood City" campaign and he shared the <br /> new stickers. This includes an initial packet of information to attract newcomers to the <br /> C ity. <br /> Vice Mayor Gee asked Ms. Radcliffe to provide information about the Miss Redwood <br /> City upcoming event this coming weekend. Ms. Radcliffe noted it was this coming <br /> Saturday evening at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center. <br /> 10. ADJOURN- M/S Foust/Gee to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous <br /> voice vote. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Silvia Vonderlinden, City Clerk <br /> Submitted for approval at the City Council meeting of May 21, 2012. <br /> CITY COUNCIL March 5, 2012 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 <br />