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review and direction: an outline on the process, programs, and funding for Community Sustainability, a Street Car Feasibility Study as it is completed with an update on who is enrolling, and feedback on the program offerings for the Graduate School of Business. Dr. Bell thanked Stanford, from a Staff level, saying that they have established a great relationship and he also acknowledged Community Development, Planning, City Attorney Staff, and the Council Subcommittee Members for their great work on this. 9. STAFF REPORT(S) - None. 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended B. City Council Committee Reports Vice Mayor Gee said that, in his role as Vice Mayor and as a SamTrans Board Member, he attended and spoke at the Regional Bike Share Program at San Francisco City Hall last week. He said it was a great event and an example of what we can do together to bring bike share throughout the region. He noted that in the first week, 3,000 bike rides went out through this program and helps people "Bridge the Last Mile" throughout the Bay Area and he hopes this will help us go below the 40% single occupancy car ride rate. Mayor Aguirre noted that Redwood City is unique in having all the transportation pieces now together and there is no need for a car if you visit downtown - you can do this by bike, van pool, bus, and zip car to your home and to cultural events. She invited everyone for the launch of Connect Redwood City at Arguello Plaza at 11:45 a.m. this Thursday, where as Mayor and as MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission) Member, she will have the honor of cutting the ribbon. Council Member Seybert said that he and Vice Mayor Gee attended the annual service in Memory of the Fallen People commemorated at Notre Dame de Namur University. He said he was impressed by the involvement and leadership of Redwood City and they honored the passing of Jamie Mateo, past member of the Redwood City Police Department and Sheriff s Department this year. He noted that Mr. Mateo was a huge part of community with his family, some of whom currently work with the city, and the ceremony in his memory was both touching and well represented. Mayor Aguirre said it was exciting to attend the chain cutting ceremony at the Bay Bridge last week as both Redwood City's representative and MTC Commissioner (Metropolitan Transportation Commission). C. City Manager (Oral) Update - there was no update. 10. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Aguirre adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote 7-0. CITY COUNCIL September 9, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 15 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 434