City Council Minutes

August 28, 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



REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
August 28, 2000



The City Council Meeting and Redevelopment Agency Meeting were called to order simultaneously. The Redevelopment Agency Meeting began prior to Council comment on Item 9 A, B and C in staff reports. (See Separate Minutes).


1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

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

Staff Present: City Manager Everett, Assistant to the City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Schricker, City Clerk Howe, Senior Civil Engineer Lynch, Community Development Services Director Nelson, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Community Development Services Manager Passanisi, Associate Planner Riordan, Senior Civil Engineer Chang, Traffic Engineer Haygood, Consultant/Code Review Alexander, Capital Projects Manager Griffiths, Police Chief Bolanos, Public Works Superintendent Mann, Library Director Chen and Volunteer Balsamo

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (by Vice Mayor Dick Claire)

4. INVOCATION - Ray Lunny - Counselor to the Bishop, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

  1. Zhuhai Interns;

    Mayor Ruskin spoke of the visit to Redwood City and introduced interns Jacky Qiu, Steven Yu, Len Liang and Tom Tang. Mayor Ruskin thanked all involved, including the host families and mentors at the City and Kaiser Hospital.

    Steven Yu gave a thank you to the City and Kaiser. He stated the interns would like to take the ideas, visions and management back to China and apply them to their future jobs. He stated the time has passed quickly, but the friendship has just begun and expressed the hope that everyone is able to visit Zhuhai in the future.

  2. Proclamations commemorating:

    1. Sergeant Kathryn Anderson's efforts in reuniting a child with his father after 8 years;

      Mayor Ruskin asked Police Chief Bolanos to join him at the podium and explained the background leading up to the child being separated from his father for 8 years. Sergeant Anderson, on her own time, pursued locating the mother and child that resulted in the reunion of the father with his child and the woman paying for her crimes. Chief Bolanos stated this action speaks highly of the professionalism, dedication and perseverance of Sergeant Anderson.

    2. Local Law Enforcement Officers fundraising efforts for Special Olympics:
      Sergeant Joe Rodrigues
      Officer Janine Maycroft
      Officer Joe O'Gorman
      Officer Valancy Cook
      Officer Denise Randall
      Mayor Ruskin stated this recognition is to honor the commitment that the Police Department shows not only on the job but also in addition to the regular job. The officers care in many ways and contribute above and beyond their normal work to the well being of the community. The department raised over $10,000., leading the department in the County and began a 5K race for a great cause.

6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Jean Jacquemet spoke on behalf of many residents in opposition of the placement of Aurora High School at the Messiah Lutheran Church site. She cited noise, air pollution and parking as issues surrounding the project. She presented petitions and stated the site is not conducive to a high school.

John Edmonds presented a new book on the history of the Union Cemetery. He stated the book is available in the library at a cost of $20.00 and the money raised will go toward what Council has supported.

George McKibben spoke in opposition to the proposed Cinema project and passed out literature. He stated it behooves Council and staff to study carefully

Barbara Patterson spoke in opposition of the Cinema project. She urged extension of the review process.

7. 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.

Council Member Jordan requested Item 7.3F be removed from the Consent Calendar.

M/S Ira/Hartnett 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. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

7.1   Section - Minutes

A. Approve by Motion the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 14, 2000;

MINUTE ORDER 00-284

7.2   Section - Task Orders

A. Approve Task Order No. 1 with CCS Planning and Engineering, Inc. for an additional Expenditure for the Redwood Shores Street System Improvements Project;

MINUTE ORDER 00-285

7.3   Section - Agreements/Bid Acceptance

A. RESOLUTION 13981 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AND REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING CONSTRUCTION, ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PLAYING FIELDS AT TAFT AND GARFIELD SCHOOL;

B. RESOLUTION 13982 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 28 TO AGREEMENT RELATING TO SEWAGE TRANSMISSION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL; AND CONSENTING TO ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE EMERALD LAKE HEIGHTS SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT;

C. RESOLUTION 13983 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE WOODSIDE ROAD WIDENING PROJECT, PHASE II (Mark Thomas & Co., Inc.);

D. RESOLUTION 13984 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC STUDY/ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF 1061 DOUGLAS AVE. (Parsons Transportation Group, Inc.);

E. RESOLUTION 13985 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AND THE REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; (REDWOOD CITY HEALTHY START NETWORK FY 2000-2001);

G. Approval of Execution of Agreements for Human Services Financial Assistance Program (HSFA) 2000/2001;

  1. RESOLUTION 13986 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "BOYS AND GIRLS";
  2. RESOLUTION 13987 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "Casa de Redwood";
  3. RESOLUTION 13988 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "CENTER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION";
  4. RESOLUTION 13989 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "CENTER FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE DISABLED";
  5. RESOLUTION 13990 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER";
  6. RESOLUTION 13991 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "EL CENTRO DE LIBERTAD - THE FREEDOM CENTER";
  7. RESOLUTION 13992 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "ELLIPSE";
  8. RESOLUTION 13993 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "FAMILY CONNECTIONS";
  9. RESOLUTION 13994 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "FRIENDS FOR YOUTH";
  10. RESOLUTION 13995 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "HUMAN INVESTMENT PROJECT";
  11. RESOLUTION 13996 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE";
  12. RESOLUTION 13997 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "KAINOS HOME AND TRAINING CENTER";
  13. RESOLUTION 13998 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "LEGAL AID SOCIETY";
  14. RESOLUTION 13999 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "MILLS PENINSULA SENIOR FOCUS - RSVP";
  15. RESOLUTION 14000 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "REDWOOD CITY POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE";
  16. RESOLUTION 14001 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT "WITH SALVATION ARMY - EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM";
  17. RESOLUTION 14002 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "SALVATION ARMY - JEOPARDIZED YOUTH NOW SECURE (JYNS)";
  18. RESOLUTION 14003 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "SERVICE LEAGUE - EMERGENCY MATERIAL ASSISTANCE";
  19. RESOLUTION 14004 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "SERVICE LEAGUE - HOPE HOUSE";
  20. RESOLUTION 14005 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "SOR JUANA INES";
  21. RESOLUTION 14006 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "TEEN PREGNANCY COALITION OF SMCO";
  22. RESOLUTION 14007 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "YOUTH AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE - CRISIS INTERVENTION & SUICIDE PREVENTION";
  23. RESOLUTION 14008 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "YOUTH AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE - YOUR HOUSE SOUTH";
  24. RESOLUTION 14009 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH "WOMEN'S ACTION TO GAIN ECONOMIC SECURITY (WAGES)";

H. RESOLUTION 14010 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE STREET TREE MAINTENANCE PROJECT 2000-2001; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF BID SECURITY DEPOSITS (West Coast Arborists, Inc.);

I. RESOLUTION 14011 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE 2000-2001 TRUCKING AND HAULING SERVICE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (Greg's Trucking, Inc.);

J. RESOLUTION 14012 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE 2000-2001 COST SHARED SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (J. W. Riley & Sons);

K. RESOLUTION 14013 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF OPERATING COSTS OF SHARED FACILITIES (Fair Oaks Branch Library) (County of San Mateo);

7.4   Section - Rejection of Bids

A.   i) RESOLUTION 14014 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE CITYWIDE RESURFACING PROJECT; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF BID SECURITIES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;

    ii) Approve Change Orders to Existing Contracts for the 1999-2000 Overlay Project and 1999-2000 Slurry Seal Project;

MINUTE ORDER 00-286

7.5   Section - Purchases

A. RESOLUTION 14015 APPROVING PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC PARKING METER MECHANISMS AND REPAIR PARTS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;

7.6   Section - Ordinances

  1. Change in Time Limit Parking Lot at City Hall;

    Introduction of Ordinance:
    ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20.186 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING TIME LIMITATIONS;

7.7   Section - Ordinances (second readings)

A. ORDINANCE 2200 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM; (introduced on 8/14/00)

B. ORDINANCE 2201 AMENDING SECTION 27.100 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICE CHARGES; (introduced on 8/14/00)

C. ORDINANCE 2202 AMENDING SECTION 38.5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES; (introduced on 8/14/00)

7.8   Section - Claims and Warrants

A. Reject claim no. 1833 by Mary Linn Staudt and claim no. 1834 by Joseph & Susan Krauss;

MINUTE ORDER 00-287

B. Approve warrants dated through August 28TH , 2000 and all usual and necessary payments through September 11th, 2000;

MINUTE ORDER 00-288



F.   Council Member Jordan requested that Council Member Pierce, as Redwood City's representative, discuss with the representatives from the other jurisdictions, the Frontiers in Leadership program that provides paid internships in the City, School Districts and the County for "people of color". She requested consideration of changing the requirement to one of financial need or economic disadvantage. She further stated that the marketing effort should be aimed toward the particular groups rather than excluding all others.

M/S Hartnett/Ira to adopt RESOLUTION 14106 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, THE REDWOOD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATING TO REDWOOD CITY 2000 PROGRAM. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

Mayor Ruskin addressed Consent Item 7.3C (Woodside Road Widening Project, Phase II) - stating that having received funds from the Transportation Authority for a substantial portion of the project the need still exists for landscaping this corridor improvement. He requested it be the consensus of the Council that staff and consultants while moving forward to develop the plans, also look into developing satisfactory landscaping plans that are keeping with the City's beautification efforts, approaching Council for consideration of those plans and any funding required.

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. Redwood Shores Apartments Refunding;

    Financial Services Director Ponty explained the Council is being asked to adopt a resolution enabling the City to join the Association of Bay Area Governments Financing Authority so that Archstone Communities may proceed with the refinancing of approximately $23 million of tax exempt bonds that the City originally issued on behalf of Archstone's predecessor in 1985. At that time, the City participated in the financing of the Redwood Shores Apartment Complex which is a 304-unit building on Davit Lane so that 20% of the units, 61 in total, would be reserved for low and moderate income individuals and families. The agreement expired in 1998 and since then, Archstone has voluntarily kept these 61 units available for qualified renters. Archstone has recently asked the City to participate in refinancing these 1985 bonds and has offered to keep 30 units available to low and moderate income individuals and families through 2006. Staff from Community Development Services Department along with Archstone's Financial Advisor, Peter Kelly, met with the Housing and Human Concerns Committee to discuss this proposal. The Committee has agreed to accept the proposal as a fair compromise and because it preserves 30 units at below market rents. Archstone is requesting the City join ABAG's financing authority so they may consolidate this with other bonds that they have issued through ABAG. There will be no financial impact on the City since ABAG will be the issuer of the bonds and ultimately, Archstone will have the financial responsibility for this debt.

    Mayor Ruskin opened the public hearing.

    John Dempsey stated when he viewed the agenda packet he found that the HHCC had approved this arrangement and his recollection had been a request for negotiation guidance which was to advise that affordability be maintained. He stated the HHCC would like to see affordability for those units in perpetuity and because the report lacked other specific information, he urged the subject be referred back to the HHCC.

    Kathleen Mahany stated that the subject came before the Planning Commission and the HHCC requested 20%. She requested reconsideration and referral back to the HHCC.

    Susan Keely stated she did not recall HHCC decision on this issue either and would not have voted for it, concurring with the two previous speakers.

    M/S Howard/Ira to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

    Council discussion included questions regarding the point spread between tax exempt and conventional financing, how HHCC received the proposal, and whether delaying until September will pose a financial issue.

    • M/S Jordan/Ira to adopt a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY APPROVING MEMBERSHIP IN ABAG FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND THE REFINANCING OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL FACILITY and

    • Approve the proposed Regulatory Agreement between ABAG and Archstone;
    The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Ira and Jordan; Noes: Council Members Hartnett, Howard, Pierce, Vice Mayor Claire and Mayor Ruskin.

    M/S Hartnett/Claire to continue to September 11, 2000 for reconsideration; direct staff to work with Archstone and communicate with ABAG to facilitate appropriate timing. The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Member Jordan voting no.

    MINUTE ORDER 00-289

  2. Public Hearing on Notice of Intention to Amend Conflict of Interest Code;

    City Clerk Howe explained that the Political Reform Act of 1974 requires every local government agency to review its conflict of interest code biennially to determine if it is accurate, or, alternatively, that the code must be amended. The conflict of interest code designates employees, members of boards, committees and commissions, City officers and consultants who by virtue of their positions, make or participate in making decisions which may affect their financial interests and must therefore, disclose these interests on the Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700.

    Mayor Ruskin opened the Public Hearing. M/S Ira/Howard to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
    M/S Howard/Ira to adopt RESOLUTION 14016 AMENDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

Recess - 9:30-9:40 p.m.

Council Member Hartnett left the dais due to a conflict of interest.

9. STAFF REPORTS -

  1. Report 1 - Zoning Ordinance: Definitions, Uses, Development Standards and Map Amendments; Interim Urgency Ordinance to modify and expand the definitions, uses, development standards and changes to the zoning map related to commercial and industrial zoning regulations in the Zoning Ordinance;

  2. Report 2 - Work Force Housing Production Ordinance; Interim Urgency Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to require the production of housing units as a condition of office development on lots one acre or larger, and to permit payment of an in lieu fee for housing units as a condition of office development on lots less than one acre;

  3. Report 3 - Bair Island Road Study Area; Interim Urgency Ordinance to enact moratorium on all development in the Bair Island Study Area, and include an exception for development agreements. Develop a specific plan for this, and an adjacent area not subject to the moratorium;

Mayor Ruskin stated the reports would be explained as one combined report followed by separate Council discussion and public input on each report.

Community Development Director Nelson explained that on July 24, Council adopted an urgency ordinance and gave direction to return in 32 days with something new. She named all staff involved in the effort and stated staff is suggesting 3 new interim urgency ordinances for consideration. Ms. Nelson further explained the 3 proposed ordinances.

Philip Crosby distributed a letter and requested reconsideration of the Floor Area Ratio for the corridor alongside Woodside Road and rejection of the ordinance.

W.L. Butler stated the previous speaker has merit and his only concern is that small pieces of property are impacted. He requested flexibility be incorporated in the ordinance.

Nick Watry submitted a letter dated March 14, 1997 and requested Council encourage and reward housing development rather than discourage office development. He referred to various ideas outlined in his letter. He requested that the ordinance address the rewards of housing not penalties or in lieu fees.

Keith Bautista stated that the Chamber of Commerce had not had an opportunity to study and respond to the proposals and requested action be deferred until obtaining feedback.

Kelly Erardi stated Shapell's opposition to downzoning of the market place at Redwood Shores from CB to CN. He explained that their project is more than a neighborhood center and the existing CB zoning is appropriate. The method being considered for an urgency ordinance is not necessary for their impending project.

John Baer stated gave his background of projects built and planned projects. He expressed concern when staff is pressed for time and went through the chronology of his proposed project. He further stated the process should be to zone properly and create incentives.

Ted Hannig spoke about all three ordinances and stated that an emergency ordinance sends a negative message to the development community.

M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 11:45 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Tom Riley spoke on behalf of his family and indicated the threat of a moratorium is presenting difficulties and planning for the assessment and impact is difficult.

Scott Davis spoke of the Bair Island area and the potential reduction of values. He stated the housing production formula would add $28.00 per square foot to the Floor Area Ratio costs. In effect, he stated, the commercial values would be reduced by 35%

Richard Shapiro spoke of process and suggested moving up the study session with the Planning Commission. He stated several concerns regarding necessary use permit requirements, FARs, parking and housing.

Todd Lewis stated the Mel's Bowl site would be significantly affected by the proposed ordinance. He further stated flexibility is needed and encouraged creativity to solve the problem.

M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 12:00 a.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Peter Brandon stated that up to 5,000 employees would be coming to Seaport Boulevard. He stated the housing issue cannot be solved in 45 days and encouraged Council to work on it in a study session.

Alicia Guerra stated written comments had been submitted earlier. She further stated her company has submitted a project and requested sites less than one acre be exempted or the ordinance should not apply to projects previously submitted.

W. John Nicholson spoke of the differences between sites smaller than one acre and larger than one acre. He commended staff for the work done so far but expressed concern that combining both is not feasible.

Larry Miller stated he was surprised that sites less than one acre are being affected by the ordinance.

M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 12:15 a.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING (See Separate Minutes)

10. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES REPORTS

  1. Process for Future Traffic Issues;

    Recommendations:
    1. Disband the Edgewood Traffic Calming Committee;
    2. Direct staff to provide reports, and to receive direction on significant traffic calming and safety issues at City Council Sessions;


    Mayor Ruskin indicated this report would be continued to the meeting of September 11, 2000.

  2. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees -

    Board of Building Review - Three vacancies for 4 year terms expiring May, 2004
     
    Keith Bautista
    John G. Murphy

    M/S Hartnett/Ira to appoint the two nominees to the Board of Building Review. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

    Library Board - Two vacancies for 3 year terms expiring May, 2003

    Rosa Perez
    Nicet Santos
    Pat Taviss


    Kathleen Douglas
    Deborah Grove

    Vote Tally:

    Council Member Hartnett:Nicet Santos and Pat Taviss
    Council Member Howard:Nicet Santos and Pat Taviss
    Council Member Ira:Nicet Santos and Pat Taviss
    Council Member Jordan:Pat Taviss and Kathleen Douglas
    Council Member Pierce:Pat Taviss and Kathleen Douglas
    Vice Mayor Claire:Abstained
    Mayor Ruskin:Rosa Perez and Nicet Santos

    Successful Nominees:Nicet Santos and Pat Taviss

    Senior Affairs Commission - Four vacancies for 4 year terms expiring May, 2004

    Deborah Grove
    Jean Harrison
    Betty Moran
    Leo Walsh

    M/S Hartnett/Ira to appoint the four nominees to the Senior Affairs Commission. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

    Parks & Recreation Commission - Three vacancies for 4 year terms May, 2004

    Don Edwin Davis
    Pauline Truscelli

    Steven Carl Ondry
    Matthew Joseph Walsh
    Michael Wride

    Sabrina Kabella
    Scott Palmer Morton
    Joel A. Sargent
    Deborah Grove

    Vote Tally:

    Council Member Hartnett:Don Davis, Pauline Truscelli and Matthew Walsh
    Council Member Howard:Don Davis, Pauline Truscelli and Matthew Walsh
    Council Member Ira:Don Davis, Pauline Truscelli and Scott Morton
    Council Member Jordan:Pauline Truscelli, Matthew Walsh and Scott Morton
    Council Member Pierce:Don Davis, Pauline Truscelli and Matthew Walsh
    Vice Mayor Claire:Don Davis, Pauline Truscelli and Scott Morton
    Mayor Ruskin:Don Davis, Pauline Truscelli and Matthew Walsh

    Successful Nominees:Don Davis, Pauline Truscelli and Matthew Walsh

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

12. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

Mayor Ruskin thanked all who had assisted in the selection of the Downtown Area Task Force and indicated announcements would be made after letters are sent to all applicants notifying them of the results.

M/S Ira/Howard to extend the meeting to 12:30 a.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

9. STAFF REPORTS
(A, B and C - Continued)

Council made comments related to lack of interest in the housing production ordinance, a need for incentives and planning needed rather than emergency action.

M/S Claire/Howard to extend to 12:40 a.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

M/S Claire/Ira to refer Report 1 - Zoning Ordinance: Definitions, uses and standards back to the Planning Commission; set a joint study session with the Planning Commission to set standards on the direction to follow; direct staff to move forward with the specific plan for Bair Island through the Planning Commission as rapidly as possible; staff to return with a scaled back version of the interim urgency ordinance relative to development standards, FARs, acre greater or less, parking, landscaping and definitions at the meeting of September 11. The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Member Jordan voting no.

13. CLOSED SESSION - No reported action taken.

14. ADJOURNMENT - 1:10 a.m.

M/S Howard/Hartnett to adjourn to the meeting of September 11, 2000 in memory of Fr. Thomas Lacy, Pastor Emeritus of St. Matthias Parish of Redwood City, who passed away on August 13 and Norm Shapiro, an active Kiwanis member, operator of Farmers' Market, with 52 years in education who passed away on August 24.



Respectfully submitted,

Patricia S. Howe, CMC

City Clerk

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