CC Min 2012-05-07 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY A. Recognition: San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA) - the Green Innovator Award of Excellence for 2012 Award Winner -Andy White, Chief Executive Officer of Trilliant Mayor Aguirre asked Council Member Foust and Mr. Andy White to join her at the podium where he was presented with a certificate of recognition. Mr. White expressed his pride in his company and acknowledged the many employees from Redwood City that believe in improving our world, and he thanked everyone for the support. He said he is proud to be here and is now a resident of Redwood City himself. He thanked SAMCEDA for the honor of the award received. B. Presentation: Caltrain Budget Update — Jayme Ackemann, Government Affairs Officer, SamTrans, CalTrain, San Mateo County Transportation Authority Ms. Ackemann made a presentation to Council on the SamTrans budget and the need for dedicated funding to restore CalTrain to financial stability (presentation on file). She also addressed a recently adopted Bay Area Memorandum of Understanding to modernize CalTrain. She noted they had 20-months of ridership increase and proceeded to explain the expenses and revenues of this agency. She shared the proposed budget for consideration of its Board in June. She shared the member agencies' contributions during the last year and other details related to funding options. Being considered are a Sales Tax, TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax), VLF (Vehicle License Fees) and a Gas Tax. Ms. Ackemann covered the blended approach. One Council Member thanked CalTrain for the presentation and he inquired about freight trains. The presenter confirmed these would be part of the 10% remaining that would not be electrified but the vast majority would be electrified. Mayor Aguirre thanked Ms. Ackemann for her presentation and said it serves the community and Council to have a status on this important matter. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Aguirre noted that the Council will be hearing a report on the SaltWorks project, but they will not be taking any action on this matter since the applicant withdrew the application. She requested everyone be treated with respect, that there be no clapping, booing, and there are many sides and many views on this and so she asked for restraint and civility. James Lee, with Occupy Redwood City, spoke about his perception of negative marketing in Redwood City by Fabrizio, McLaughlin &Associates, Inc. a Virginia based company that is polling Redwood City and asking residents about the Occupy movement. He advised people to ask questions when being surveyed, such as who is funding them. He also spoke about affordable housing programs as being important, JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY May 7, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 104