REDWOOD CITY CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR RICHARD S. CLAIRE
VICE MAYOR JEFF IRA
COUNCILMEMBER JIM
HARTNETT
COUNCILMEMBER DIANE HOWARD
COUNCILMEMBER COLLEEN M. JORDAN
COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA PIERCE
COUNCILMEMBER IRA RUSKIN
STUDY SESSION
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
DECEMBER 3, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:10 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Hartnett, Howard, Jordan, Pierce, Ruskin, Vice Mayor Ira, Mayor Claire
Housing and Human Concerns Committee Members Present: Byrnes, Dempsey, Greer, Lewis, Miller and Watry
Staff Present: City Manager Everett, City Clerk Howe, City Attorney Yamamoto, Assistant City Attorney Brower, Public Works Services Director/Assistant City Manager Ingram, Public Works Services Superintendent Rosas, Housing Manager Jones-Thomas, Human Services Manager Chin, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Centeno, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor Beth, Volunteer Balsamo
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Ira Ruskin, Council Member
4. INVOCATION - Pastor Dennis Logie, Sequoia Christian Church
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - Proclamation for Mike Scanlon
Mayor Claire read the proclamation and Council Member Hartnett commented that Mr. Scanlon has a most challenging jobs in San Mateo County, not only working with the Samtrans organization, but the Joint Powers Board and the Transit Authority. He further stated that Mr. Scanlon's staff is hard working and team oriented as encouraged by Mr. Scanlon. His leadership has been tremendous for our County in the area of transportation and has rejuvenated strategic thinking in the County and the region.
Council Member Ruskin stated he has the pleasure of working with Mr. Scanlon while serving on the Transportation Authority and that the leadership in both the region and the County is legendary. He further stated, it is an indescribably difficult task and Mr. Scanlon has brought a sense of initiative, energy, creativity and responsibility to the position.
Mr. Scanlon thanked the Council, stating that it is very gratifying to be called before the governing board of his hometown and be given the proclamation. He stated he would try very hard to live up to the kind words and that his family is very pleased to live in a city that is so well governed and managed.6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bob Slusser, of 'Tis the Season, thanked City staff for all their work, specifically naming Deanna La Croix, Gordon Mann and staff, Gary Hover, Police Sergeants Hernandez and Sheffield, and Fire Marshall Louis Vella. He stated that it is the level of support provided by City staff that makes the event successful. He further thanked the Civic Cultural Committee for providing the basic funding for the event.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted by one motion and one vote. There is 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 calendar and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
M/S: Ruskin/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 voice vote with Council Member Jordan abstaining on Item 7.1A.7.1 Section - Motions
A. Motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 19, 2001 as submitted;
MINUTE ORDER 01-183
B. Motion to approve Recreation Vendor Payments Requiring Council Action because they exceed the $10,000 expenditure limit;
MINUTE ORDER 01-184
7.2 Section - Resolutions - None
7.3 Section - Claims and Warrants
A. Approve warrants dated through December 3, 2001 and usual and necessary payments through December 10, 2001;
MINUTE ORDER 01-185
7.4 Section - Ordinances - None
8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST -
- Colleen Jordan (Council Member) Japan trip report;
This item was removed from the agenda at this time.
- Status of Redwood City Playground Construction;
Doug Finley, Redwood City School District Board Member, thanked the Council for support of building playgrounds. He stated that approximately one year ago, he had spoken before Council and shared that private money had been raised and requested matching funds from the City to complete the construction of playgrounds at the schools. He stated a total of $1.5 million was raised, $500,000.00 coming from the City, $750,000.00 from individuals and $250,000.00 from the State. He stated 17 playgrounds have been built with 4 more to be built. He further stated that a great consortium of 1,500 various volunteers assisted with the building of approximately 10 playgrounds, reducing costs and allowing for further development of those playgrounds due to cost savings.
- Council Member Howard announced the birth of baby boy Zachary Taylor Bain to former Council Member Ian Bain and his wife, Nancy on October 11.
9. STUDY SESSION -
- Housing and Human Concerns Committee (HHCC) Session on the Human Services Financial Assistance Program (HSFA) (informational only);
Human Services Manager Chin explained that several members of the HHCC and herself would be doing the presentation portion of the study session. She stated that in April, the Committee presented to Council a request for consideration of additional funds for the 2002-03 HSFA program. Council requested a further needs assessment and return to Council at a later time in the form of a study session. Human Services Manager Chin continued with the role and history of the Human Services Element.
HHCC members Andrew Byrnes, John Dempsey, Chairperson Charles Greer, Denise Lewis, Bonnie Miller and Nick Watry narrated various portions of the PowerPoint presentation. Elements of the presentation included how the support works, how the money is invested, and the current identified needs such as those at Fair Oaks Community Center. The other areas of support that were explained were seniors, youth, disabled, emergency services/homelessness/housing, and supportive services.
Human Services Manager Chin and Chairperson Greer completed the presentation with addressing the non-profit issues, the needs, roles and HHCC recommendation. The recommendation was to support ongoing service needs by increasing by $24,000.00 the general program fund and allotting seed money for unmet needs in the amount of two $50,000.00 grants - one of which would support unmet needs for seniors.
Council comments included appreciation of the Committee's attempt to provide focus on a few needs, given the diversity of various needs throughout the community. Council indicated that the HHCC presentation would be a component during the annual priority setting session. Council expressed support of the HHCC concerns, citing the need for more coordination with nonprofit groups and a revenue update prior to a final decision being made.
Recess: 9:05-9:10 p.m. - Council Member Jordan left the meeting
- Recycled Water Feasibility Study (informational only);
Public Works Services Director Ingram introduced various individuals in attendance who may be called upon for questions in specific areas. He began by introducing Council Member Ruskin as having recently been appointed to Chairperson of the Bay Area Water Users Association Ad Hoc Steering Committee which is charged with the three pronged approach to the regional water system issues. He stated Council Member Ruskin has also been appointed to the C/CAG CalFed Bay Delta Task Force, which is a group looking at water decisions that may effect us. The Utilities Committee consisting of Council Members Ira, Pierce and Mayor Claire have dealt with pertinent issues leading up to this meeting. Jim Bewley, Manager of South Bayside System Authority (SBSA), is a long time partner in the first step recycle project and has been a long time leader in advocating recycled water. Duane Sandul, has assisted with public information on the first step project and the Public Works Services newsletter in the last 9-10 months. Engineer Chu Chang is the main point person that deals with the water system, utilities and engineering challenges. Superintendent Manny Rosas is in charge of the water system and conservation lead. Craig Lichty from Kennedy/Jenks Consultants was also present.
Public Works Superintendent Ingram proceeded with the presentation that included the following components:
- Why Recycling is so Important to Redwood City
- Acronyms
- Background and Current Situation
- Solving the Water Supply Program
- Preview - Water Recycling Feasibility Study
- Probable Costs and Financing Options
- Next Steps - Council Decisions
- Public Comments and Council Comments
Craig Lichty stated that he has been working with PWS staff in four areas: Market Assessment of Redwood Shores, Treatment Plant Evaluation, Distribution System Evaluation and Future Expansion Opportunities.
Council questions included cost comparison related to rehabilitation vs. rebuilding of pipeline, financial analysis of the plan, request for analysis of growth projections, and a chart of anticipated projects figures and impacts.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
11. PUBLIC HEARING - None
12. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
13. CLOSED SESSION - No reported action
13. ADJOURNMENT - 10:45 p.m.
M/S Ruskin/Hartnett to adjourn until the meeting of December 10, 2001. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Howe, CMC
City Clerk
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