City Council Minutes
January 24, 2000

REDWOOD CITY CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR  IRA RUSKIN
VICE MAYOR  RICHARD S. CLAIRE

 
COUNCILMEMBER JIM HARTNETT
COUNCILMEMBER DIANE HOWARD
COUNCILMEMBER JEFF IRA
COUNCILMEMBER COLLEEN M. JORDAN
COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA PIERCE

SPECIAL MEETING
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE ROOM 2B
5:30 P.M.
January 24, 2000

CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Council Members Present: Hartnett, Howard, Ira, Jordan, Pierce, Vice Mayor Claire and Mayor Ruskin

Staff Present: Attorney Schricker, City Manager Everett and Human Resources Director Rivera-Pena

1. PUBLIC COMMENT - None

2. CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54957.6).
   City Negotiations: Council Personnel Committee.
   Employee Organizations: Redwood City Management Employees Assoc. and SEIU local.
   
   
2. Conference with Legal Counsel (Gov. Code § 59956.9 (b)) Anticipated Litigation.
   Case name: Sequoia Audubon Society and Redwood City (60-day notice of intent to sue).
   
   

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

4. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY

5. ADJOURNMENT - 7:20 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
January 24, 2000

CALL TO ORDER - 7:32 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Council Members Present: Hartnett, Howard, Ira, Jordan, Pierce, Vice Mayor Claire and Mayor Ruskin

Staff Present: City Attorney Schricker, City Clerk Howe, Senior Deputy City Clerk Ponte, City Manager Everett, Senior Civil Engineer Vorametsanti, Senior Civil Engineer Lynch, Community Development Services Director Nelson, Community Development Services Manager Patterson, Community Development Services Manager LaTorra, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Community Development Services Manager Passanisi, Parks and Recreation Director Griffiths, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Manager Hover, Public Works Services Director Ingram, Volunteer Balsamo

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - led by Council Member Ira

INVOCATION: Rabbi Nat Ezray, Temple Beth Jacob

1. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None

2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Erin Callaghan, co-Chair of Redwood Oaks Neighborhood, reminded the Council that the flooding issue in the neighborhood has not yet been remedied and urged consideration of infrastructure of the older neighborhoods during the upcoming budget sessions.

Aaron L'Hoir mentioned various roads in need of repair. He stated Redwood Road, westbound Woodside Road exit exhibits faded paint and bumps gone; northbound Spring to Marshall stop line located too far forward; more bike lanes are needed and some areas are not safe for biking such as El Camino at Whipple Avenue southbound where a sewer grate is lacking a bar.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

A. Approve the Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Council Meeting January 10th, 2000; as revised

MOTION ORDER 00-178

B. Motion to Approve Hiring of an IT Analyst II Above Entry Level;

MOTION ORDER 00-179

C. RESOLUTION 13811 AMENDING SECTION 1 AND EXHIBIT B OF RESOLUTION NO. 13298 ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS (SEIU UNIT), TO REVISE THE SALARY FOR THE POSITIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER AND POLICE CLERK;

D. Job Specifications for the Classifications of Library Outreach Specialist and Senior Library Outreach Specialist and Amend Salary and Wage Plan Accordingly;

1. RESOLUTION 13812 AMENDING SECTION 1 AND EXHIBIT B OF RESOLUTION NO. 13298 ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS (SEIU UNIT), TO ADD THE POSITION OF, AND SALARY FOR SENIOR LIBRARY OUTREACH SPECIALIST;
   
   
2. RESOLUTION 13813 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR LIBRARY OUTREACH SPECIALIST;
   
   

E. RESOLUTION 13814 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;

F. RESOLUTION 13815 REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZING CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT TO PURCHASE CERTAIN HEREIN DESCRIBED VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR;

G. RESOLUTION 13816 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE PENINSULA NO. 1 WATER TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;

H. RESOLUTION 13816 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE BLOMQUIST STREET EXTENSION WETLANDS MITIGATION PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;

I. Reject the claim of Michele Scroggins, claim no. 1792; Aileen Niver, claim no. 1794; Charles Lianides, claim no. 1796;

MOTION ORDER 00-180

J. Approve warrants dated through January 24th, 2000 and usual and necessary payments through February 7th, 2000;

MOTION ORDER 00-181

M/S Ira/Howard to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

M/S Hartnett/Ira to reconsider the approval of the January 24, 2000 minutes. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

M/S Hartnett/Howard to revise the January 24, 2000 minutes to adjourn in honor of Ambrose Miles. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

4. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - This item limited to fifteen minutes.

Mayor Ruskin read a proclamation in honor of Voter Registration Week, January 31-February 7, stating that government works best with more people involved in it.

1. Mayor Ruskin explained that these appointments have traditionally been by the Mayor, but that recent concern about the importance of these appointments had prompted a need for discussion on how the City should vote on the appointments.

   M/S Hartnett/Ira to begin a new process of Council voting in order to provide direction to the Mayor or the Mayor's designee as to which candidates nominated to vote for. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

   MOTION ORDER 00-182

   Council comments included concern that names are not always provided prior to the voting time, but that action on a case by case basis could occur as necessary. Also, mentioned was the importance of the regional transportation issues which the selection would effect. Mayor Ruskin stated that the process would be keeping with the City's collegial form of government where all vital decisions are made by the entire Council.

   City Clerk Howe explained the voting process and began the roll call vote on each seat. The voting tally was as follows:

   Vote for one Council Member (Central Judicial District) to serve on the San Mateo County District (SAMTRANS) term beginning January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2003. The nominees were Council Member Mary H. Janney of Burlingame and Council Member Debbie Ruddock of Half Moon Bay.
   Council Member Hartnett:	Council Member Mary H. Janney
   Council Member Howard:	Council Member Mary H. Janney
   Council Member Ira:	Council Member Mary H. Janney
   Council Member Jordan:	Council Member Mary H. Janney
   Council Member Pierce:	Council Member Mary H. Janney
   Vice Mayor Claire:	Council Member Mary H. Janney
   Mayor Ruskin:	Council Member Debbie Ruddock
   Tally: Council Member Mary H. Janney of Burlingame was nominated with 6 votes. Council Member Debbie Ruddock of Half Moon Bay received 1 vote.
   Vote for one Council Member (Northern Judicial District) to serve on the San Mateo County District (SAMTRANS) term beginning January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2003. The nominees were Council Member Maxine Gonsalves of Pacifica and Council Member Michael Guingona of Daly City.
   Council Member Hartnett:	Council Member Michael Guingona
   Council Member Howard:	Council Member Michael Guingona
   Council Member Ira:	Council Member Michael Guingona
   Council Member Jordan:	Council Member Michael Guingona
   Council Member Pierce:	Council Member Michael Guingona
   Vice Mayor Claire:	Council Member Maxine Gonsalves
   Mayor Ruskin:	Council Member Maxine Gonsalves
   Tally: Council Member Michael Guingona of Pacifica was nominated with 5 votes. Council Member Maxine Gonsalves received 2 votes.
   Vote for one Council of Cities, selection of one city member (at large) to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for a term beginning January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001. The nominees were Council Member John Lee of City of San Mateo and Council Member Pam Rianda of City of Belmont.
   Council Member Hartnett:	Council Member John Lee
   Council Member Howard:	Council Member John Lee
   Council Member Ira:	Council Member John Lee
   Council Member Jordan:	Council Member John Lee
   Council Member Pierce:	Council Member John Lee
   Vice Mayor Claire:	Council Member John Lee
   Mayor Ruskin:	Council Member John Lee
   Tally: Council Member John Lee of San Mateo was nominated with a unanimous vote of 7.

Council Member Ira referred to a booklet containing three letters recommended by the Government Finance Officers Associations of the League of Californa Cities relating to taxation and the internet. He requested staff analyze the information and report to Council through the Legislative Committee.

5. STAFF REPORTS

1. Award of Bid for Fire Station No. 11:
   
   Senior Civil Engineer Jon Lynch presented the subcontracts for the construction of Fire Station No. 11 and approval at the final agreed upon price of $2,200,000., and authorization to rebid one of the subcontracts, which is the painting. The background included December Council authorization to undertake the reconstruction of Fire Station No. 11, currently located at the corner of Second and Bay. The new fire station will be located on the opposite end of Mezes Park at the corner of Second and Broadway. In April of 1999, Council approved a design-build contract presented by W. L. Butler Construction teaming up with RMW Architects for specifications preparation. In November 1999, Council approved the call for bids for construction. Bids were opened on two dates, December 7 and December 23 and are tabulated on the attached Exhibit "A". The project is within budget and on schedule to deliver the facility by December 2000.
   
   City Manager Everett acknowledged Senior Civil Engineer Jon Lynch for initiating a design-build project.
   
   M/S Claire/Hartnett to adopt RESOLUTION 13818 APPROVING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS; APPROVING AMOUNT OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO. 11; ACCEPTING BIDS; REJECTING CERTAIN BIDS; AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS;
   
   The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
   
   
2. Consideration of Award of Contract for Redwood Shores:
   
   City Manager Everett explained that the subject was dealt with earlier in Closed Session and Council discussion would take place at this time with staff available for any questions.
   
   Council Member Jordan stated she did not want the gates up at all and did not see need to show good faith to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife. She expressed additional concern that action to put up gates will violate the BCDC permit and questioned why U.S. Fish and Wildlife did not protest the EIR previous to the Lido development. She stated that the City had not used enough resources on the issue and requested the City send a specialist to talk with Bruce Babbitt of the Department of the Interior when the oficials from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife meet next week. She also requested the City hire a law firm experienced in these issues to delve into the matter to prove the City is not out of compliance. She requested the City lobby every member of Congress that oversees the Department of Interior with a letter coming from the Mayor requesting assistance and letters to Mayors of other bayfront communities such as Menlo Park, Foster City, Palo Alto who could encounter the same situation requesting they send letters as well.
   
   Council Member Howard described the issue as a Hobson's choice, where there is an apparent freedom of choice but in reality there is no choice. She further explained that had the City not raised the levees it could have put the residents of Redwood Shores in jeopardy of flooding and if the levees had not been raised, the City would have required every household in Redwood Shores to purchase flood control insurance at a cost of $1,000.00 a year. In order to raise the levees, the City was then obligated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife to gate and restrict 1.9 miles of the levees due to the endangered species that reside there. City Council and staff have fought for years on the requirement and Council Member Jordan and Mayor Ruskin have worked diligently in the last 1-1/2 years to negotiate with these agencies. She stated she took greater exception to those who have stated that enough has not been done because numerous alternatives have been presented and none accepted. She expressed dissappointment with the leadership in Redwood Shores due to many inaccurate and divisive communications to people. She stated it is important to understand that all share the same goal, to keep the levees open to the public and protect the endangered species. A vote not to build the gates would be irresponsible and could risk tax dollars up to $25,000.00 per day. She stated the Council wants to continue to work with the people of Redwood Shores and lobby the Federal officials who do have the power to open the gates.
   
   Council Member Ira stated that the Audobon Society has no desire to negotiate with the City so everything done in good faith by the City has been unsuccessful. U.S. Fish and Wildlife has not been the most cooperative and are under political pressure as well. He stated the need to write letters as mentioned previously as well as at the State level and that much hinges on the upcoming meeting with Congressman Lantos.
   
   Council Member Pierce encouraged everyone to remember that tonight is not the only time we will be facing U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the Audubon Society and the Corps of Engineers because we are a bayfront community and need to mitigate for development and roads and we need to find ways to work with the various groups. She stated there were potential ideas and supported moving forward with doing the best we can for our residents, but also find a way to meet the needs of these other groups.
   
   Public Comment:
   
   Terry Anderlini, President of the Redwood Shores Homeowners Association, acknowledged the group in the audience who had marched on the levee the previous Sunday. Mr. Anderlini stated his opinion was that the Council should delay action on the issue until the meeting with Congressman Lantos on next Saturday. He urged the Council to not spend the money to build the fence.
   
   Patricia Dixon stated that when development occurred in the Redwood Shores, the Clapper Rrail and mouse left. She expressed strong resentment toward the spending of GID monies being spent on this issue without her knowledge. She stated she felt very strongly the Council owed time to meet with Congressman Lantos before making a decision.
   
   Clifton Scott agreed with the two previous speakers and emphasized representation, creativity and commitment as notions lacking at the original time the contract was initiated. He requested the Council delay action until after meeting with Congressman Lantos.
   
   Manuel C. Sotomayor distributed a memo and suggested taking the long view, finding a way to live through and end up with the endangered species in an acceptable environment, the levees secure from being declared a flood plain and the levee areas returned to unrestricted public access.
   
   Nancy Glaser, Redwood Shores resident, asked Council to assist in a more concerted effort to communicate with the legislators. She also requested that the signs being removed be replaced immediately.
   
   Glen Perkins, new resident of Redwood Shores, spoke favorably of the levee environment and stated if any of the Council could save the levees they would reap the rewards. He urged Council to determine what the environmentalists want more than keeping the people off.
   
   Dana Burko, 15 year resident of Redwood Shores, stated his fear of a vote to put up the fence to avoid a potential lawsuit and then allowing everything else to take place. He stated that the residents are supportive of the wildlife.
   
   Mike Spence stated that the agencies are going to protect the area and if you give them the chance to do the job in the long run the area will be protected.
   
   Carol Ford, 20 year Redwood Shore resident, stated that the Redwood Shores Homeowners' Association had opposed many aspects of the Lido project and that they are not in favor of having the levee closed and are not participating in harming the Clapper Rail.
   
   Vice Mayor Claire asked if there were any members of the Fish and Wildlife or the Sequoia Audubon Society in the audience available for questions. Robin Smith, President of Sequoia Audubon Society stepped to the podium. Vice Mayor Claire asked if the problem on the levee was with people, dogs, predators or a combination of all. Ms. Smith stated her understanding is that the levee must be closed off for the predator management group to perform the live trapping of the introduced species and the species they prey on being the Clapper Rail, mouse and other ground nesting birds in the area. Discussion between Ms. Smith and Vice Mayor Claire continued regarding trapping times needed as it relates to closing of the levees.
   
   Council Member Jordan stated that while she does not want to put up gates, she does support doing something and made the following suggestions in the form of a motion.
   
   
   1. All signs be put back up.
      
      
   2. Immediate enforcement of leashes on dogs
      
      
   3. Allow the trapping to begin in cooperation with the Bay Area Coalition of Animal Protection Organizations who have agreed to relocate feral cats, skunks and raccoons
      
      
   4. Hire a law firm to look at all of the pertinent permits
      
      
   5. Conduct a lobbying campaign with fellow mayors, council members and other cities that front the bay that have public recreation or access areas on the bay
      
      
   6. Not start the process for the placement of gates
      
      
   The motion did not receive a second. The motion failed.
   
   Council Member Hartnett stated it would be fair to say that every Council Member does not want access to the levees cut off to people and they don't want any of the people living in Redwood Shores to be harmed by flooding due to inadequate levees. Additionally, Council does not want the people in Redwood Shores to pay additional money for flood insurance as part of their required homeowners' insurance if the levee project is not completed. Council does not want the endangered species obliterated and does not want the City to be sued or criminally liable. Council Member Hartnett stated the question is what is the best way to maintain access both in the immediate future and in the long term and is it better for us to begin a new negotiation process with a vote tonight that includes acceptance of the bid for the gates. He followed with a multi-part motion.
   
   M/S Hartnett/Claire to take the following action:
   
   
   1. Adopt RESOLUTION 13819 ACCEPTING BID FOR REDWOOD SHORES LEVEE FENCING AND GATES PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS
      
      
   2. Instruct the City Manager to communicate through all offices available and the Office of the Secretary of the Interior, immediately, as well as the Office of Fish and Wildlife as to the reasons why the conditions of the permit related to access should be changed so that access would be allowed.
      
      
   3. Authorize and direct the City Manager to create a program whereby people access would be allowed every day on the levee during daylight hours except during high tides and that the program include appropriate enforcement personnel such that the relevant restrictions on access during daylight hours could be enforced so that people do not wander off the levee into the habitat areas so that animals are not allowed during daylight while the gates might be open.
      
      
   4. Authorize the City Manager to create a program whereby expenditures would be made to collect every single piece of additional data that may be necessary to create a very persuasive case based upon new facts and circumstances and legal interpretation as to why the access provisions of the permit ought to be changed to accommodate the aforementioned.
      
      
   5. Signs to be put back up and regularly monitored.
      
      
   6. Trapping to begin within the guidelines of the compromises worked out with the animal protection organizations.
      
      
   7. No dogs will be accepted during the day.
      
      
   8. A collective effort be made to channel e-mail, faxes and letters to key elected officials and others in the effort to communicate.
      
      
   Council Member Pierce requested an additional point of providing information as to where people can direct letters, faxes and comments so the various agencies and legislators involved understand what the community is interested in including additional support from the other cities.
   
   Council Member Jordan asked that City Attorney Schricker correct the misstatements made by a previous speaker. City Attorney Schricker referenced the 60-day notice of intent to sue which is legally required as a predicate to filing a lawsuit under the endangered species act. Mr. Schricker gave the history on the issue explaining that both outside counsel used early on and the sub-committee were unable to achieve progress beyond the current stalemate.
   
   Council Member Jordan stated she would be voting against the bid for building the gates because voting against the gates. She stated, however, that the City would be on the way to breaking additional conditions of the BCDC permit and a vote to put up the gates would be blatantly adding additional violations to the BCDC permit if some already exist. She stated that staff had previously worked very hard on behalf of the 150 feet for the Lido development to get it right up against the levee and not to keep the levees open resulting in the situation that currently exists.
   
   Council Member Hartnett stated his assessment of the matter and that the Council should elevate to more of a political discussion in trying to get agreement on practical alternatives.
   
   Council Member Ira stated he wants to take the action that will be in the best interest of maintaining access but also sought clarification on what will occur if Fish & Wildlife will not negotiate.
   
   Council Member Howard referred to comments from Mr. Spence indicating that the perception from U.S. Fish and Wildlife is that Redwood City has not shown good faith with the terms and conditions of the permit. She stated that meeting with Congressman Lantos after Council's affirmative vote could show reasonableness and good faith.
   
   Council Member Pierce asked the member of the Audubon Society if the Society would be supportive of the City's efforts to pursue an active predator management program of having the levees open to access during the day and making someone responsible to be sure there are no dogs on the levees.
   
   Sequoia Audubon Society Spokesperson responded she could not offer an opinion without discussion with the board, but mentioned she would bring up the subject to the board.
   
   Vice Mayor Claire supported the motion due to the fact that he along with the Sequoia Audubon Society and U.S. Fish and Wildlife believe the City is not upholding the laws of the United States. He stated for Redwood City this could be a very costly court decision. He further stated it seems like a reasonable alternative.
   
   Mayor Ruskin stated be believed it is important to protect the endangered species and work toward the restoration of the wetlands and ultimately it will be a treasured resource. He also stated he would like to find a way to enforce the Endangered Species Act and keep access open. He further stated that public safety is the highest mandate of city government and he feels responsible for maintaining the levees in order to protect all the homes and businesses, property and people in Redwood Shores from flooding. He stated he will support the motion and read the specific points.
   
   The motion passed by a majority vote with Council Members Ira and Jordan voting no.
   
   10:15 p.m. - Council Member Jordan left the meeting due to illness.
   
   10:15-10:30 p.m. - Recess
   
   
3. General Plan Update:
   
   Community Development Services Manager Passanisi and City Manager focused the discussion to determining a realistic number of area plans to do and what general concept of citizen participation should occur. Community Development Services Manager Passanisi referred to a prior joint City Council and Planning Commission study session held to look at the General Plan. At that meeting, the City Council directed a survey be conducted to determine what area plans should be prepared as part of the General Plan. The top four vote getters were Downtown, Expanded Downtown, Expanded El Camino Real and El Camino Real.
   
   Consensus by the City Council was to go forward with the four mentioned areas.
   
   Community Development Services Manager Passanisi described the various models proposed for the process.
   
   Consensus to begin creating structures to look at the top four and the City Manager, Mayor and Vice Mayor with staff work toward that and return as soon as possible to Council with those recommended structures. Staff to return with a report showing the elements that are most important to do.
   
   Pat Dixon asked that City Council at least bring forward their vision.
   
   M/S Ira/Howard to extend the meeting until 11:30 p.m. The motion failed due to a tie by the following voice vote: Ayes: Howard, Ira, Mayor Ruskin Noes: Hartnett, Pierce and Vice Mayor Claire.
   
   M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting until 11:15 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.
   
   
4. Downtown Housing sites:
   
   Community Development Services Manager Passanisi provided background that Council had directed staff to investigate the potential for housing in the downtown area.
   
   Council comments included desire for allowable housing in the downtown area and encouragement of same. Some Council Members agreed with the project at 500 Arguello Street being appropriate.
   
   Council consensus was to allow the present development to move forward, a zoning text amendment to return to Council as soon as possible that deals with the remaining 40% looking closely at the property immediately adjacent to the jail and long term to commence a thorough study of the entire downtown area.

6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. Music Studios in the CN Zoning District:

Introduction of Ordinance:

ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 13.2 AND 13.4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1130, THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT;

And/Or

Introduction of Ordinance:

ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1130, THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO CG (GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT);

M/S Hartnett/Ira to continue this item to the regular meeting of February 7, 2000. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.

8. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - None

9. CLOSED SESSION - None

10. ADJOURNMENT - 11:16 pm

Vice Mayor Claire asked that the meeting adjourn in memory of Frances Garcia, wife of former teacher at Sequoia High School. Frances Garcia is survived by many children, Mike Garcia being one of her sons and the athletic director and baseball coach at Canada College.

Vice Mayor Claire further requested that his father-in-law, Monte Navarra, be honored at adjournment. Knowing him for 43 years, always giving plenty of advice, Monte Navarra passed away on January 17 and will be sorely missed. A professional musician for his entire life, he played the accordian until the age of 85.

Mayor Ruskin included Lt. Ray Richardson, a veteran San Mateo County sheriff's detective in the adjournment. Lt. Richardson passed away of a heart attack on January 19.

Mayor Ruskin requested Charles A. Guinasso be included in the adjournment. Mr. Guinasso was a Redwood City native, born in 1918, graduated from Sequoia High School in 1937. He became a Redwood City fireman before his WWII, four year Army duty. After 32 years as a fireman, he retired and remained a resident of Redwood City staying around his friends and family. He will be missed by many.

M/S Hartnett/Howard to adjourn the meeting in honor of Frances Garcia, Monte Navarra, Lt. Ray Richardson and Charles A. Guinasso until the regular meeting of February 7, 2000.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia S. Howe, CMC

City Clerk

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