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year of the program will begin this coming July. Mr. Ikbal, City Engineer, continued with the updates (presentation on file) to the community, which included Woodside Road Landscape Improvements; Redwood Creek Channel; program funding; Gateways (sign) Replacement; various buildings and facilities; parks and streetscapes, including Roosevelt Street Phase III; the storm drainage system; Redwood Shores Lagoon Dredging; the Water Fund and Program; Sewer Fund and Program; Transportation Program; Streets - Slurry Seal Project; and Streetscapes. One Council Member requested that staff provide an update to the community about the Roosevelt Street Phase III undergrounding district in the near future. One Council Member wanted to see a map of the Redwood Creek and consider co-locations when looking at water tanks and other possible uses for the space, such as park use. In response to a question about the best location of the City's southern gateway sign, Mr. Ekern explained that the current location is the best site given Caltrans requirements. Vice Mayor Gee said it is healthy to look at different fund sources and asked staff to provide a letter grade on the condition of the infrastructure. Mr. Ekern opined that the City's infrastructure is good, in relation to other systems in the Bay Area, and it is at least a "B" level. Another Council Member thanked the voters for approving the infrastructure revenue source through the Utility Users tax measure that got passed. Mr. Shobuz said this is a very robust program with good infrastructure. Dr. Bell noted that there is consensus to move this forward and this will come back as part of the budget in June 2013. C. Port of Redwood City Draft 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Update on the Wharves 1&2 Reconstruction Project (501) Recommendation: Discuss Port's 10-year CIP, request any additional information, and continue coordination with the Port Commission. Mr. Giari, Port Executive Director, provided the update for the Port of Redwood City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (presentation on file). Vice Mayor Gee spoke in favor of having more dialogue and discussion between the City and the Port in looking at ways to coordinate, collaborate and leverage money and resources. A Council Member wants to look at leveraging economic opportunities and land uses at the Port. Another Council Member wants to look at Docktown Marina in terms of speaking with Mark Sanders and looking at a green marina approach, which includes looking at a future ferry terminal; the cost and benefits of managing marinas together rather than apart including infrastructure. Mr. Giari provided further information on the CIP plan for modernization and improving existing structures and he also noted that Cynthia Hampton, Director of Finance for the Port of Redwood City, and two Port Commissioners were present in the audience. CITY COUNCIL April 22, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 337