CC Min 2013-03-25 Joint w/ Successor & PFA

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actuarial expert to analize the retirement costs. One Council Member spoke about a particular station that does not get a lot of calls and that might provide an opportunity. It was also suggested thatstaff contact the Woodside Fire. Chief Skinner agreed with the comments and noted that staff is working on all these matters. Another Council Member noted that taking the borders down can be a positive issue and he appreciates the leadership role that staf has taken. Another Council Member said that the Fire Chief has been very good about keeping the Council informed and there haven't been any complaints. Another Council Member thanked staff for embracing regionalization. Vice Mayor Gee thanked both organizations and emphasiszed that this is a significant accomplishment for both Councils. Furthermore, he would like to have each organization clarify what success looks like and reflect upon its components — is it response time, staff retention, etc. Chief Skinner noted that success is a moving target and staff will clarify that notion. He also was appreciative of Dr.Bell's support and leadership. Mayor Aguirre thanked everybody for the collaboration and she appreciates this approach. 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended B. City Council Committee Reports C. City Manager (Oral) Update — Dr. Bell said that he wanted to point out that on the Consent Calendar there were two items that were beneficial to the community and they were the Safe Routes to School and the grant from Silicon Valley. Dr. Bell noted the creek clean-up which will be on April 20, 2013 and he noted that on Earth Day April 22, 2013 staff will bring back to Council the Environmental Action Plan. Council Member Bain noted that Woodside Road is looking a lot better now that the City is maintaining it and that is encouraging. Council Member Foust shared that a one page summary page was created on the San Mateo County sales tax and she appreciates that. She also wanted to take this opportunity to use this part of the meeting to recognize exceptional members of the community. She expressed her thanks to Chaplain Loggie as the first example of such. This Council Member said that his words give her a sense of gratitude and faith in the job that the Council does. Vice Mayor Gee noted the SamTrans Service Plan and he encouraged the public to read it and look at the three public route changes, so that they could make comments. He also sent a shot out to Redwood Shores Egg hunt extravaganza. He said it was a great event and very popular. Council Member Pierce valued the experience of Mayors on Wheels, and they need volunteer drivers. She said they serve thousands of ineals throughout the county. She JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY March 25, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 313