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6.1.A. - Page 16 the Council takes these very seriously because Council takes rules and laws from the FPPC and if they serve on two boards it is because they are permitted to do so. She made comments about about working together and being respectful. She said that any application that is filed will need to address the needs of the city which includes, water, restoration, traffic, etc. She invited all residents and non-residents to get involved in all things that are happening now and need public input like Depot Circle, Stanford, Inner Harbor Visioning. Another Council Member thanked the Ad Hoc Committee for its work and he reaffirmed that this Council wants to focus on what is best for Redwood City and that includes working together, agreeing to disagree and showing respect towards all but we are not allowed to be disagreeable with each other. He referred to social media and how the Council is aware of the labels and the judgments which are unnecessary and uncalled for. He asked that people disagree but learn not to be disagreeable with each other. A Council Member noted that freedom of speech is a great thing but it comes with responsibility. He said that as Council Members they have to have thick skin because people make accusations and don't know about the Council's integrity and he is sad that some things were said and were shameful because people have families and children and some people's children have been hurt and that is a sad day. He also added he is not in favor of an advisory vote because it "all depends". Mayor Aguirre made comments about all politics being local and how we have an opportunity to set and example. She also said that a speaker said this is a "victory" and in the Mayors opinion a victory is when a community works together and she thanked the 99% that were civil and respectful throughout this process. 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Council Member Foust rejoined the dais. A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended B. City Council Committee Reports Council Member Pierce announced an event on May 20 Redwood City Celebrating Together. She said this will be a great multi-cultural event. Mayor Aguirre shared that last Friday she was at the launching celebration of a Zip Car station and she was very excited about this. She thanked Adrienne Tissier and others who made this possible. She noted that Redwood City is working on various fronts on Bicycle Sharing, Zip Cars, Van Shares and the Ferry System. The Mayor attended a Young Dreamers Network and she was so thrilled with what they are doing and there were close to 150 students. She also mentioned attending the Redwood City Education Foundation fundraiser which was a success. C. City Manager (Oral) Update — Bob Bell noted additional subcommittee JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY May 7, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 13