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Mr. Ekern, Director of Community Development, said that on March 30 the two proposals will be submitted and then staff will be reviewing these and addressing issues the Council has flagged for staff. He noted that the water feature will need to be further discussed with the developers because of the need to dewater the property, should developers pursue that option. One Council Member was very appreciative of this effort and he is anxious to see it and to see it accelerated to move it right along to the City Council. Two Council Members appreciated the work that went into the water feature and the potential for the lease issue. Various Council Members appreciated the staff work completed. 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. City Council Members Oral Reports of Conferences/Meetings Attended Council Member Foust reported on a meeting she attended with Council Member Pierce and Vice Mayor Gee as the Council's High Speed Rail subcommittee. She noted that there has been a request for a two billion dollar early investment in the Northern corridor electrification and the same for a Southern corridor. She said that more information will be forthcoming. Council Member Pierce noted that this subcommittee said they were supportive of electrification but the details need to be studied and analyzed. This Council Member would like to report on a meeting she attended on Realignment with a member of the Police Department on early release and integration of individuals who return to society after being incarcerated. She will check in with the Chief on this matter. Mayor Aguirre shared that the Tall Ships were at the Port and she will bring the silver coins to the City. She noted that when she was there on Saturday there was hardly anyone there from Redwood City but, Triple AAA magazine, VIA, advertised it and many people from the Bay Area in general were present. B. City Manager (Oral) Update City Manager Bell said that on April 9 the High Speed Rail presentation will take place. On the Daily News there were the People's choices awards and there were over 35 businesses from Redwood City that ranked number one. He highlighted a few winners. Dr. Bell also said that there is a new "Shop Redwood City" campaign and he shared the new stickers. This includes an initial packet of information to attract newcomers to the City. Vice Mayor Gee asked Ms. Radcliffe to provide information about the Miss Redwood City upcoming event this coming weekend. Ms. Radcliffe noted it was this coming Saturday evening at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center. 10. ADJOURN- M/S Foust/Gee to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. CITY COUNCIL March 5, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 68