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thanked Community Development Director Nelson and her engineering staff and the James Street staff who submitted the application. (209) Vice Mayor Howard reported that C/CAG has approved a Mid-County Task Force to study traffic impacting Highway 101 between Highways 92 and 84. She advised that Redwood City would be part of that Task Force. It will be a broader project than the one Belmont, San Carlos and Redwood City are currently studying. Vice Mayor Howard said C/CAG members were given a presentation on the CalTrain MultiPurpose Trail commissioned by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. It is a feasibility study securing more public input which is controversial. It would be a commuter type pedestrianlbicycle trail running along the length of CalTrain, and perhaps recreational use. Vice Mayor Howard said there are significant safety concerns attached to this project and there will be much more study on the proposals before anything moves forward. C. Councilman Leipzig announced that he and Councilwoman La Berge attended a Chamber luncheon which featured Lawrence Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, as the keynote speaker. During the meeting Mr. Ellison was asked if he had concerns about Redwood City and he said his main concern was the traffic on 101, especially the auxiliary lanes leaving the Redwood Shores Neighborhood. After the luncheon Councilman Leipzig spoke to Mr. Ellison and assured him that the City was "doing everything we could to work on that problem." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. STAFF REPORTS A. Amend DES Architectural Services Agreement for Redwood Shores Fire Station and Maintenance Facilities (100) REPORT: Project Coordinator Public Works Services Director Ingram, January 13, 1997 Director Ingram used an overhead slide showing the "Milestones" along the road to this project. He said thanks to City staff, DES and Rudolph and Sletten the project "is right on target." In response to Vice Mayor Howard's questions, Director Ingram said the emergency generator will be located behind the fire station, have matching walls, and landscaping as mitigation measures; and will emit a low rumbling noise when it is in operation - which will only be during an emergency situation when it will supply power to the fire station and the water tank. In response to Councilman Claire's questions, Director Ingram said Rudolph and Sletten expected a great number of bidders on this project and that would explain the high number of proposals prepared. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 JANUARY 13, 1997 MINUTES PAge No. 102 PAGE 5