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'. . . . I - to determine how the sale ofBair Island (South Shores) would impact Redwood City and its residents. He described the meetings of the Task Force over the last several months in which the members considered "the desire by the public to have continued and adequate - access to Bair Island for observation of the Baylands and for other compatible recreational uses. We considered the South Bayside Systems Authority, SBSA, and their needs to have continued access to the force main on Bair Island. And we considered exploring obtaining an easement for a suitable road connection between Whipple and Skyway in order to provide for 101 North/South traffic mitigation, access to the area in times of an emergency, general traffic circulation and the connection between the Redwood Shores Neighborhood and the remainder of the community. As a result of our work as described in fair detail in the Report we have made seven (7) recommendations to you. I won't go into those tonight. In addition to that, one of our Task Force members included his... opinions of the usefulness of a roadway in an emergency. We did not complete one mandate that Council gave us, and that was to conduct surveys to get public input." Vice Mayor Ruskin said before the Task Force embarked on such a difficult task, "we wanted to be certain of the direction that you wanted us to continue." He said the Task Force is also planning to make a recommendation that the Council take a look at the concerns of Mr. John Murphy regarding GID 1-64. B. Downtown Parking Meters update presented by Council Member Hartnett, Chairperson of the Council Committee on Parking Meters; (703) REPORT: From the Council Subcommittee on Downtown Parking, April 27, 1998 - Council Member Hartnett provided an update on the work of the Subcommittee and advised that action items would be recommended at future Council Meetings. Council Member Hartnett said the Subcommittee and the Downtown Business Group and staff did not limit their discussions to Parking Meters, but included a broad range of parking issues. He said the Report was extensive, and described the areas of general agreement between the City Subcommittee, staff and the newly formed Downtown Business Group. Council Member Hartnett said future recommendations will include parking fines, meter rates, meter limits, and a number of other matters that can be handled without fiscal impact to the City or downtown merchants, including a managed parking plan involving enforcement and education. C. Mayor Howard announced that this Saturday, May 2, the Pride and Beautification Committee will host the annual Spring Clean Up. She invited everyone to meet at the Public Works Services Yard, 1400 Broadway, Saturday morning for bagels and coffee before spreading out into specific areas to engage in the clean up. Mayor Howard said BFI has been the City's and the community's partner during these clean-ups through the years, and will again help this Saturday. She said this year, the San Mateo Credit Union has offered to prepare a BBQ lunch for all the clean-up volunteers. Mayor Howard said BFI will be offering free mulch to people who bring boxes or bags in which to take it home. You can reach Mayor Howard at 780-7218 if you have any questions. MEMO 4/28/98 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 APRIL 27, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 419 PAGE 16