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Council asked questions about collisions and staff clarified that the number of citations has gone down and this seems an inference of the benefit of the red light control equipment. One Council Member explained that if this is to be continued it is for safety reasons and not because this is a revenue generator. Sgt. Osbourne clarified that there is an 85K penalty to withdraw from the contract. Mayor Ira explained that when the program was approved it was for safety reasons and not about the money. Mayor Ira noted that our standard (based on the information shared) is more lenient than the regular standard. He asked for reassurance that this is an excellent tool for safety. Sgt. Osbourne stated that this has indeed decreased the number of collisions at the intersections. One Council Member would like more of enforcement tools downtown because there is a need for safety and people need to be protected from careless drivers. This Council Member explained that the city gets 34 percent of the fee and the rest goes to the state. Another Council Member Foust complimented Sgt. Osbourne for his presentation and she appreciated the candid responses and how succinct he was. She considered this one of the best reports she has ever seen in seven years as a Council Member. This Council Member recollected being before the Grand Jury on this topic and reiterating that safety is the reason behind this program. M/S Foust/Seybert to approve the recommendation and add other intersections when possible (items 1 and 2 of the recommendation). One Council Member would like to see more data specifically for 2005 and 2006. Another Council Member added that most emails he gets on this are from people from other communities who don't live here and want their fees waived. Yet another Council Member pointed out that the reason why Redwood City is making money is because people are breaking the law. There was one Council Member that found it too early to make a decision on this matter and he would like a report mid-way through the time period. This item is to come from the Police Chief and the City Manager. Sgt. Osbourne clarified that this is part of the recommendation of the Grand Jury. Vice Mayor Aguirre would like to know more about the season when infractions occur. There was Council consensus on adding more locations when possible. City Manager Ingram explained that since officers are not placed in these dangerous intersections we are increasing safety in our work force. Motion to approve recommendations 1 and 2 carried unanimously by roll call vote. 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - taken out of order at 7:25 p.m. A. High Speed Rail - request a 90-day review for project EIR (Environmental Impact Report) - oral report. Council Member Gee requested Council's concurrence on requesting a 90-day review period extension. Council Member Foust supports such length in the review period at a minimum. Council Member Bain concurred as well as Council Member Pierce. It was JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD October 25, 2010 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 210