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On August 25, 2003, City Council made Planning Commission appointments/re - appointments to three seats, each for a three -year term. A vacancy has occurred to fill the unexpired term of Rosanne Foust as she was elected to the City Council at the November 4, 2003 election. The term of the vacant seat expires in June, 2006. The names listed below are those individuals who have applications on file with the City Clerk Department to serve on the Planning Commission. • Julia Cheng • A.D. Cline, Jr. • Richard Claire • Cecelia Ellis • Dee Eva • Henry T. Gaw • Michael Hitchcock • Rachel Holt • Gabriella Judd • Kenneth C. Knutsen • Rudy Luca • Robert Lyman • Fred Thiemann • Kristina Vetter • Roy Yost Council Members commented on process for appointment to the Planning Commission vacancy. Public Comment. Rudy Luca asked the date that Richard Claire submitted his application for the Planning Commission. Mayor Ira stated that the application was submitted the Wednesday following the announcement at the Council meeting. M/S Hartnett/Howard to continue appointment to the vacant seat on the Planning Commission, expiring in June, 2006, to the Council meeting of December 15. Staff was directed to contact all applicants to assess whether they are still interested and allow the newest members of Council the opportunity to contact those applicants. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 03 -293 C. California High Speed Rail Route Council Member Ruskin stated the City Council has taken an active role in recent years in regional transportation with members serving on C /CAG, the Transportation Authority, SamTrans and involvement in the development of ferry service. He stated he thought it appropriate to take a closer look at high speed rail and make the City more aware of the process of high speed rail as it develops. He JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF EQUALIZATION DECEMBER 8, 2003 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 119