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. . . 7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST (203) - A. Council Member Leipzig noted that recently CalTrans had cleaned-up a portion of the Woodside Road overpass from Middlefield to Union Cemetery, and said it was a long time coming. He asked that staff check into CalTrans landscaping plans for this and other areas in the City, and said he hoped CalTrans didn't plan to leave sprinkler heads sticking up out of the dirt. He said that if CalTrans had no further plans, he would again ask that the City ')ust go and do it." He asked for a report on this matter. MEMO 7/14/98 B. In response to Council Member Leipzig's questions regarding the CitylCouncillSchool Committee's agreement for gymnasiums and playing fields and deadline for federal funding, Vice Mayor Ruskin, member of the City's team to that committee, reported that Supervisor Gordon had presented a concept proposal to the City before he had left on vacation. Vice Mayor Ruskin said that the Committee had met this day and reviewed and approved the agreement in concept, and planned to bring it to the Council for approval at the next Council Meeting. He said Supervisors Gordon and Barrales and County Manager Maltbie had worked on the concept proposal, and that he and Council Member Hartnett planned to meet with Supervisor Gordon when he returned this Wednesday. Vice Mayor Ruskin said that no one on the County side had made mention of time running out to apply for federal funds. Mayor Howard reported that she had talked to Dave Stuart, also a member of the - City/County/School Committee, who had concurred on the proposed concept and timelines. Vice Mayor Ruskin said the proposal would come to the full Council at the July 27, 1998 Council Meeting. MEMO 7/14/98 C. Council Member Ira asked whether rollerbladers and bicyclists would be permitted use of the proposed, new Skateboard Park, and requested a report from Parks, Recreation and Community Services Superintendent Centeno on this matter. (708) MEMO 7/14/98 D. Mayor Howard announced that over this past weekend the American Cancer Society sponsored a "Relay for Life" at Sequoia High School for the first time. She said it was a 24-hour fund raising event to raise awareness and money for cancer research and treatment. Mayor Howard said the event was hugely successful, with thirteen teams participating and many local restaurants and stores providing food and sustenance to the participants. She said Redwood City's team, The Heavy Breathers, led by Planning and Redevelopment Director Michael Church, joined the other twelve teams in raising over $33,000 over the 24-hour period. She said the participants made sure at least one of the group was walking the track at all times. Mayor Howard said there were plans to hold this event at Sequoia High School next year, and she and The Heavy Breathers invited everyone to participate in this extremely worthwhile event. - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 JULY 13, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 081 PAGE 9