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i <br /> revisions may be considered for adoption when presented to Council on June 28, <br /> 2010. <br /> Mr. Chang, Building Infrastructure and Transportation Director, explained the process <br /> for the selection of projects to be funded. The City Manager also used a Selection and <br /> Review committee to run each proposal through certain criteria. Mr. Vorametsanti, City <br /> Engineer, explained how the cities' core services played into the Capital Improvement <br /> Plan (presentation on file). Mr. Brian Lee, Supervisor Engineer, then covered the <br /> Capital Projects Fund and explained what it covers. He provided examples of <br /> departments that are going to automate their operations such as the City Clerk <br /> Department with its staff report/agenda creation digitization. Susan Wheeler, <br /> Management Analyst, spoke about the Gas Tax Construction Fund. Peter Delgado, <br /> Associate Engineer, spoke about the transportation fund — Measure A. Mr. Delgado <br /> also covered the traffic mitigation fee fund. Each staff person covered what <br /> services/projects are supported by the various funds. The Water and Sewer <br /> Improvement Funds were also explained in detail. <br /> Council asked questions about particular projects and projects related to pedestrian <br /> improvements. One Council Member believes this type of presentation needs to be <br /> livelier. She would like the delivery to be more exciting, engaging and connect the dots. <br /> Another Council Member believes that communication needs to occur both before and <br /> after the projects' life cycle. One Council Member encouraged the use of technology to <br /> automate and save labor in the long run. <br /> One Council Member encouraged greater transparency through awareness of how <br /> many projects were submitted and how many were kept off the list. One Council <br /> Member asked about monies set aside to deal with Fifth Avenue and Friendly Acres <br /> areas. Recycling water was also discussed. One Council Member would like to plan <br /> for capital replacement instead of dealing with it on a catastrophic basis. Another <br /> Council Member would like to see the projects that are on hold. Yet another Council <br /> Member would like to focus on Complete Streets and keep the user interface in mind. <br /> Mr. Genesy, spoke about the materials being used in the Library upgrade, and shared <br /> that this is a joint initiative with all cities in the peninsula moving in this direction. This <br /> will allow the client to do their own "check in" of items. Council asked about the fire <br /> training power and the drafting pit. Vice Mayor Aguirre mentioned the Grand Boulevard <br /> — Redwood City project and she spoke about the fact that it looks like they are on a four <br /> day work week which is adding to the time and frustrating the business community. Mr. <br /> Vorametsanti said he would verify the information but it looks like it is a furlough day. <br /> She thanked staff for their hard work. <br /> One Council Member asked about the Harbor Village pump station. Mr. Chang provided <br /> some information and this Council Member would Council like to hold a study session <br /> on the issue of creeks. Mayor Ira said he is well aware of the issues and unless we <br /> have a lot more land then what we own, the issues come from other sources and other <br /> cities, and so the prospects for a solution are not great. Regarding City projects, Mayor <br /> Ira would like this information on the web and simple signage around the projects' sites <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD APRIL 26, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 083 <br />