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Conduct a Study Session to review the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14 and provide direction to staff. Mr. Bill Ekern, Director of Community Development, introduced the item and explained that the goal was to give the Council an idea of the long-term deliverables. He noted that there is not enough money to do all the things we need to do but Redwood City is in a good place. He said this is a strong city for the Capital Improvement Program and he shared his excitement about what is coming down the pipeline like the partnership with the YMCA. Mr. Peter Vorametsanti, City Engineer, took a five-year look at the Capital Improvement Program illustrating how much has been completed this year and will be accomplished (presentation on file). Mr. Ezell, Water Superintendent, explained water related projects and goals (presentation on file). The Water Master Plan was touched upon by staff as well. One Council Member asked about building and storage capacity and a water tank site on Brewster. Mr. Ezell said the site has been looked at; and, currently it does not look like it would benefit the system, but the details are still being studied. He added the location is somewhat ideal, because it is right along the Hetch Hetchy line. Mr. Ekern, provided details on the Sidewalk Repair Program. One Council Member asked staff to look at consistency in pavers around downtown, since she had heard from a former Mayor and Assembly Member about this issue. Another Council Member would like staff to look at an area on Winslow that has been marked off. One Council Member inquired about the Storm Drain funds and Mr. Ekern provided details. Another Council Member was very appreciative of the report tonight and he valued the way the issues were laid out. 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Mayor Aguirre announced that due to a potential conflict of interest, she has reassigned Council Members to the Block 2 Council Subcommittee. The new Members are Council Members Foust and Seybert. A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended Council Member Foust requested a few minutes to make comments about an idea she would like the Council to think about and it has to do with the Saltworks development and the Cargill lands. She said she has been advised she cannot vote on this project, but as a resident she can state her opinion. She is concerned about the divisiveness of this issue. Ms. Foust mentioned other projects the Council has addressed over the years and the progress made in the last five years. She said she believes there will be a revised project description coming to the City and she asked her Council colleagues to consider calling for an advisory vote on the revised project description. She believes this November's Presidential Election is an opportunity for the Council to hear from the public at large, in addition to the various groups whether they are supportive or opposed to the project. She opined that the Council and herself have been dinged on this matter, JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY April 9, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 85