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i subcommittee recommends studying the issues and obtaining facts to engage in an educated conversation about the possibilities. One Council Member would like to take a more aggressive stance but for now he will give this approach a try. Public Comment: Nicholas Kibre spoke in favor of collaborating with the HSR (High Speed Rail) Authority. He also expressed his concerns about safety, improved train service, and bringing people to shop here, and work with HSR through Caltrain because they are aware of our local issues. He also suggested having a local design competition as a way to integrate the community. James Jonas spoke about CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) and the difficulty to challenge at the project level versus at the program level and uncertainty about a possible lawsuit. He encourages further public discussion, participation, and meetings, as well as cities working as a team and Caltrain as a key partner and participant. Foster Kinney, a Redwood City resident, spoke in favor of a cooperative rather than confrontational approach with HSR (High Speed Rail). He questioned where the city stands on the possibility of multiple stops or just one and he inquired if the city plans to apply for it. One Council Member believes that the Mayor's letter did make an impression and it changed the tone of the conversation. One Council Member asked the City Attorney to comment on the fact that the City can still challenge at the Project EIR (Environmental Impact Report) step. Various Council Members commented on the need for greater community outreach and the fact that Mayor Ira has sent a strongly worded letter to the High Speed Rail committee. One Council Member announced two informational meetings in October and November and she encouraged the public to get involved. This Council Member invited people to comment on what they want and share their vision. Mayor Ira thanked the committee for holding a teleconference on such short notice to come up with this recommendation. One Council Member asked that cities prepare a list of other items that represent a value for the cities and communities. Agenda Item 6.A was addressed at this time. Council Member Foust congratulated Council Member Pierce for being the new President of the Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities. She also congratulated Vice Mayor Aguirre for completing the Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) program. Council Member Bain appreciated the great conversation tonight and he attended a meeting of Emergency Preparedness and he said that the response in San Bruno was very smooth and seamless. 7. ADJOURN — M/S Seybert/Gee to adjourn at 8:38 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD September 27, 2010 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 192