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■ Michigan State University News Bulletin. She ended by stating that the present treatment being proposed for the recycled sewer water is insufficient and unless the treatment is significantly improved, she is asking that we keep the recycled sewer water away from children. Council Member Ruskin asked and G.1y Manager Everett confirmed that staff would be taking the article, seeking commentary on it by other reputable scientists and reporting back to Council. Doug Finlay, Redwood City School Board, introducing Redwood School District Superintendent Ron Crates, presented a "report card" to the Council. He displayed the API test scores from the beginning of time in 1998 to the most recent results for 2003. He highlighted that all 15 of the schools made their schoolwide growth targets last year with Roosevelt and Taft ranked second and third in the County in terms of growth last year growing, 80 and 85 points. The previous year, Fair Oaks, grew 115 which was the highest growth for any school in the district. North Star scored a 953 which is the highest test score of any school in the County, ranked 14"' in the state out of 10,000 schools. He stated that the City and Council has been a partner with the School District and he thanked them for their partnership and support over the years citing such accomplishments as passing two bond issues and major improvements to playfields. Ron Crates, Superintendent, pointed to two agenda items on the night's agenda that _ point to that collaboration. He stated to Council Member Jordan that he respects the time committed to the city and the community. He further stated that Mayor Claire has provided the leadership that has permitted and encouraged the relationship between the City and the School District. He wished Mayor Claire, on behalf of the 9,000 children and nearly 1,000 employees the best in the future. Council Member Ruskin thanked Doug Finlay stating that he has devoted glorious service to the School Board and the entire community. He stated that the Council is committed to the schools and the partnership. Mayor Claire stated that over the last 18 months, a very controversial subject, comments made under Oral Communications, stated his preference to receive scientific technical data that supports one opinion provided within sufficient time for thorough review. He further stated that the City Manager was directed to present a report from other individuals considered experts on the topic. He further stated that the City Charter prohibits any Council Member from asking for anything other than information from any department. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR — CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council /Redevelopment Agency and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. JOINT CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY NOVEMBER 3,206 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3