HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-21 City Council Summary Minutes
Special Meeting
November 21, 2005
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ................................467
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR .........................................467
3. Selection of Candidates to Interview for the Parks and Recreation
Commission ...................................................................................467
4. Resolution 8567 entitled “Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo
Alto Expressing Appreciation to Susan Eschweiler for Outstanding
Public Service as a Member of the Architectural Review Board” ............468
5. Resolution 8568 entitled “Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo
Alto Expressing Appreciation to Drew Maran for Outstanding Public
Service as a Member of the Architectural Review Board” .....................468
APPROVAL OF MINUTES ..........................................................................468
6. Approval of Three Resolutions Fixing the Amount of the City’s
Contribution Under the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act
(PEMHCA) for Local 1319, International Association of Firefighters (IAFF); Fire Chief’s Association and Management and Professional
Personnel ......................................................................................468
7. Resolution 8572 entitled “Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo
Alto Electing to Establish a Health Benefit Vesting Requirement for
Future Retirees from Palo Alto Peace Officers Association under the
Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act” ...............................469
8. Approval of a Contract with Schaaf & Wheeler, Consulting Civil
Engineers, in the Amount of $548,508 for Design Services for the San
Francisquito Creek Storm Water Pump Station - Capital Improvement
Program Project SD-06102 ..............................................................469
9. 870 N. California Avenue-Request by Stratford School on Behalf of the
Palo Alto Unified School District for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Private Educational Use Within an Existing Vacant School Facility
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(Garland School). Zone District: PF Public Facility. Environmental
Assessment: Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per
Section 15301 ...............................................................................469
10. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Enterprise Contract with
Offset Environmental Services (Formerly Known as Offset Agri
Industries, Inc.) to Extend the Term of the Contract, in an Amount Not
to Exceed $125,000 Per Year for the Transportation and Recycling of
the Ash from the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant ...........469
11. Request for Approval to Increase Existing Contract with the
Strombotne Law Firm by an Additional $230,000 for a Total Contract
Not to Exceed Amount of $380,000 ..................................................469
12. Public Hearing: Consideration of the Draft 2005 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The UWMP Outlines Water Demand
Projections for the Community, Presents Water Supply Options to Meet
that Demand, Discusses Drought Management Approaches, and
Describes Water Efficiency Strategies to Reduce Long-Term Water
Demand ........................................................................................470
13. Response to Council Direction to Evaluate Statements of Interest from
Developers for Development and Acquisition of a Turnkey Police
Building; Approval to Negotiate and Bring Back to Council an Exclusive
Negotiating Rights Agreement with Keenan Land Company for
Development and Acquisition of a Turnkey Police Building Located on
Public and Private Land Fronting Gilman and Bryant Streets; and
Direction to Staff to Bring Back to Council a Proposal for a Blue Ribbon
Task Force to Review the Scope of the Proposed Police Building Project 475
COUNCIL COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ........................479
14. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ..........................................479
15. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ..........................................479
FINAL ADJOURNMENT .............................................................................480
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The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Council
Chambers at 6:36 p.m.
PRESENT: Beecham, Burch, Cordell, Freeman (arrived at 6:42 p.m.),
Kishimoto, Kleinberg, Morton, Mossar, Ojakian
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager Frank Benest
City Attorney Gary M. Baum
City Auditor Sharon Erickson City Clerk Donna Rogers
Authority: Government Code section 54957(b)(1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: John Shannon
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager Frank Benest
City Attorney Gary M. Baum
City Auditor Sharon Erickson
City Clerk Donna Rogers
Authority: Government Code section 54957.6(a)
The City Council met in Closed Session to discuss matters regarding existing
and anticipated litigation, as described in Agenda Item Nos. 1 and 2.
Mayor Burch announced there was no reportable action taken.
The Council reconvened into Open Session at 7:05 p.m.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
3. Selection of Candidates to Interview for the Parks and Recreation
Commission
MOTION: Council Member Ojakian moved, seconded by Morton, to form an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Council Members Beecham, Cordell, and
Morton to screen the applications and make suggestions on interview
selections to the City Council at a future Council meeting.
MOTION PASSED 9-0.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg suggested the interviews and appointments be made in
January 2006 to include the three new council members.
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4. Resolution 8567 entitled “Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto
Expressing Appreciation to Susan Eschweiler for Outstanding Public
Service as a Member of the Architectural Review Board”
MOTION: Council Member Beecham moved, seconded by Kleinberg, to approve
the resolution.
MOTION PASSED 9-0.
5. Resolution 8568 entitled “Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto
Expressing Appreciation to Drew Maran for Outstanding Public Service as a
Member of the Architectural Review Board”
MOTION: Vice Mayor Kleinberg moved, seconded by Morton, to approve the
resolution.
MOTION PASSED 9-0.
Drew Maran expressed his appreciation to the boards and staff with whom he
worked.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Council Member Mossar moved, seconded by Beecham, to adopt
the minutes of October 11 and 17, 2005, as submitted.
MOTION PASSED 9-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Kishimoto confirmed staff-recommended amendments on
Item No. 9 are to be incorporated into consent approval.
Larry Ciardella, 2027 East Bayshore, said he was in favor of the pump
station project, Item No. 8, and was committed ton working with the City
staff.
MOTION: Council Member Morton moved, seconded by Beecham, to
approve Item Nos. 6 through 11 on the Consent Calendar.
6. Approval of Three Resolutions Fixing the Amount of the City’s
Contribution Under the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act
(PEMHCA) for Local 1319, International Association of Firefighters
(IAFF); Fire Chief’s Association and Management and Professional
Personnel
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Resolution 8569 entitled “Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo
Alto Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’
Medical and hospital Care Act with Respect to Members of Local 1319,
International Association of Fire Fighters and Rescinding Resolution
No. 8478”
Resolution 8570 entitled “Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo
Alto Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’
Medical and Hospital Care Act with Respect to Management and
Professional Personnel and Council Appointed and Elected Officers
Group and Rescinding Resolution No. 8479”
Resolution 8571 entitled “Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo
Alto Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’
Medical and hospital Care Act with Respect to members of the Palo
Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association and Rescinding Resolution No. 8480”
7. Resolution 8572 entitled “Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo
Alto Electing to Establish a Health Benefit Vesting Requirement for
Future Retirees from Palo Alto Peace Officers Association under the
Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act”
8. Approval of a Contract with Schaaf & Wheeler, Consulting Civil
Engineers, in the Amount of $548,508 for Design Services for the San
Francisquito Creek Storm Water Pump Station - Capital Improvement
Program Project SD-06102
9. 870 N. California Avenue-Request by Stratford School on Behalf of the
Palo Alto Unified School District for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a
Private Educational Use Within an Existing Vacant School Facility
(Garland School). Zone District: PF Public Facility. Environmental
Assessment: Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per
Section 15301
10. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Enterprise Contract with
Offset Environmental Services (Formerly Known as Offset Agri Industries, Inc.) to Extend the Term of the Contract, in an Amount Not
to Exceed $125,000 Per Year for the Transportation and Recycling of
the Ash from the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant
11. Request for Approval to Increase Existing Contract with the
Strombotne Law Firm by an Additional $230,000 for a Total Contract
Not to Exceed Amount of $380,000
MOTION PASSED 9-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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12. Public Hearing: Consideration of the Draft 2005 Urban Water
Management Plan (UWMP). The UWMP Outlines Water Demand
Projections for the Community, Presents Water Supply Options to Meet
that Demand, Discusses Drought Management Approaches, and
Describes Water Efficiency Strategies to Reduce Long-Term Water
Demand
City Attorney Gary Baum stated there was a minor conflict issue with a
portion of the item regarding Stanford reservoirs. The staff’s presentation
would not refer to Stanford, and he suggested the Stanford reservoir portion
be handled briefly by the Council first with Council Members Cordell and Mossar not participating. They would return for the full discussion.
Council Member Cordell stated she would not participate in the item due to a
conflict of interest because she was employed by Stanford University.
Council Member Mossar stated she would not participate in the item due to a
conflict of interest because her husband was employed by Stanford
University.
Utilities Resource Planner Ipek Connolly said outreach efforts included
external review of the plan, public review opportunities announced in local
media, availability of the review on the City’s website, and it was discussed
at the November 2, 2005 Utility Advisory Commission (UAC) meeting.
Bob Moss, 4010 Orme Street, said it would be useful to include use of
existing wells in emergencies and droughts, and a contingency plan for using
recycled water for emergency watering at facilities.
Stephanie Munoz, 101 Alma Street, #701, said areas for additional wells
should be researched. There should be protocols for the various uses of
gray water.
Mr. Baum said Council Members Mossar and Cordell needed to excuse
themselves. The discussion related to the Urban Water and Management Plan and anything related to Stanford or its reservoirs.
Council Member Freeman asked whether there were significant changes to
the current report from the most recent submittal.
Ms. Connolly said there had not been any significant changes. Historical
data had been updated.
Council Member Freeman asked if the City decided to use wells in an
emergency situation, would the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCCWD)
have the authority to deny their use.
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Senior Resource Planner Jane Ratchye said the County did not have
authority over the City’s ground water use.
Council Member Freeman said the SCCWD had the authority to raise the
rates on ground water use. She asked whether the plan addressed the
concept of an emergency reservoir under El Camino Park.
Assistant City Manager Emily Harrison said the study on the emergency
water supply would continue. El Camino Park was one of approximately 10
sites under consideration. The report indicated the importance of addressing
the City’s emergency water supply needs.
Council Member Freeman asked whether and where in the report reservoirs
were indicated as an option.
Ms. Harrison said previous reports indicated the City needed a reservoir with
the capacity to address the required eight-hour emergency water supply.
Council Member Freeman wanted to ensure the City would not be bound to a
reservoir.
Ms. Ratchye said the plan did not refer to a reservoir, specifically, but spoke
in general about capital improvements recommended by staff.
Mr. Baum recommended a motion setting the plan’s adoption to December
12, 2005.
MOTION: Council Member Morton moved, seconded by Kishimoto, to
forward the matter relating to Stanford University to the Council meeting of
December 12, 2005.
MOTION PASSED 7-0, Cordell, Mossar not participating.
Council Member Mossar said she was uncomfortable with the City relying on
its wells. Future disasters were not being taken seriously.
Ms. Connolly said the decision had not been made for the City to use its
wells in a drought. There was a certain amount of sustainable yield to be
extracted from ground water. The decision had not been made to use
recycled water. At the end of the fiscal year, a market survey of all the
potential uses of recycled water in the City would be completed.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg asked for clarification of Table 12. The largest change
in water demand was from City facilities.
Ms. Connolly confirmed that the numbers indicated were in meters.
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Vice Mayor Kleinberg said the percentage changed over a period of four
years and referred to the column with the change in percentage.
Ms. Ratchye said the column of 2000 and 2004 contained actual numbers.
The City had taken over the management of the schools and the irrigation of
playing fields. She did not have an explanation why the numbers had
significantly increased.
Ms. Connolly explained the billing system had changed and some accounts
had been reclassified. City use could be misleading as the increase could be
reflecting some of the changes made.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg said the chart indicated an upward climb of the City’s
facilities water consumption. Commercial customers had been asked to
watch their water management; the City should model the behavior.
Ms. Connolly said the assumptions driving the predictions for the City
included population and employment growth. All Bay Area Water System
Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) agencies used the same set of assumptions.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg said the Table 12 title had been modified before
demand management measures. If moderate growth was reflected in City
facilities, demand management measures could change the Table results;
the City could model water management policies and practices to acquire a
better outcome.
Ms. Connolly said the combined impact of demand management programs
are presented in the last row of Table 12.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg noted the City facilities had not been separated out.
Director of Public Works Glenn Roberts said the increase in the number of
meters was reflective of the City’s undertaking of demand management
measures. Subsystems had been installed with separate meters so water
usage could be accurately tracked.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg asked why staff decided not to expand the use of
recycled water in the future.
Ms. Ratchye said the plan included the current usage of recycled water in the
City. To expand the usage of recycled water, additional distribution mains
would need to be built. A market survey was in process to review new
expanded uses of recycled water, which would provide the potential for
recycled water use in the City and an estimated cost.
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Vice Mayor Kleinberg said she preferred Ms. Ratchye’s explanation over the
plan’s. The Utilities Department emergency response plan was out of date
and she requested staff to update immediately.
Ms. Harrison said there were many documents which had fallen behind in the
past years in the operations section of the Utilities Department.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg said emergency preparation and the disaster response
portion needed to be updated quickly. In terms of recovery in an
emergency, water was the most critical issue.
Council Member Morton asked Mr. Baum whether the Stanford item would need to be bifurcated when it returned on December 12, 2005.
Mr. Baum said if Council Members Mossar and Cordell wished to continue to
participate on the item on December 12, 2005, it needed to be bifurcated.
MOTION: Council Member Morton moved, seconded by Beecham, to
forward this matter, excluding the Stanford portion, to the Council meeting
of December 12, 2005, indicating that some modifications would be looked
at regarding recyclable water.
Ms. Harrison indicated staff had undertaken the issue.
Council Member Beecham said 100 percent of the City’s water came from
San Francisco and the Hetch Hetchy System. There was a Water System
Improvement Plan (WSIP) being adopted the following week. The reliability
of Palo Alto’s overall supply would be improved.
AMENDMENT: Council Member Freeman moved, seconded by Cordell, to
update the emergency appendices with the appropriate current agencies.
Council Member Morton asked staff what could be accomplished in two
weeks.
Mayor Burch asked whether just the names of the agencies could be changed.
Ms. Harrison said the changes could be made but indicated the entire
document was under review. She did not want to issue the document with
the name changes and then re-issue it with additional changes.
Council Member Beecham said substantial changes would be needed.
Council Member Morton said a friendly amendment would not be accepted,
as it required more work from the staff.
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Council Member Beecham asked when the plan would return.
Ms. Harrison said final updates would not normally return to the Council.
The Emergency Plan reflected the Utilities Organization, which needed to be
settled prior to updating the plan.
Council Member Freeman asked the City Attorney whether the City would be
legally obligated if the names of the entities were not changed.
Mr. Baum said there would not be legal liabilities; only functional problems
or embarrassment.
AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN BY MAKER noting her concerns were on the
record.
MOTION PASSED 9-0.
Council Member Mossar stated she was surprised the emergency planning
was not up to date.
Ms. Harrison said only the documentation was not up to date. There were
procedures and policies being followed, but not documented. There was well
coordinated emergency planning and the Utilities Department was an
integral part.
Council Member Mossar said statements indicated the reorganization of the
Utilities Department was needed prior to updating the emergency plan. She
clarified the emergency planning was up to date and practiced, but the
documentation was not.
Ms. Harrison said the chart needed to indicate the current individuals
responsible for the various emergency response functions. These individuals
knew, and had been trained in their responsibilities in, the regular exercises
for emergency response. They were represented on the emergency
response steering committee and working groups.
Council Member Mossar said it would be appropriate to return to the Council
when the documentation had been remedied. She asked when the
documentation would be updated.
Ms. Harrison said she would speak with staff and inquire when they could
return with the updated plan as an informational item; possibly, the
document could be made more generic by not referring to specific
individuals.
Council Member Mossar said it would be helpful to be advised when the
documentation had been updated.
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Vice Mayor Kleinberg asked whether there was a Study Session on
Emergency Preparedness scheduled.
Ms. Harrison said there would be a Study Session on December 5, 2005.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg said at that time, an update could be provided by each
department’s involvement in emergency planning.
Ms. Harrison said it was possible other departments had the same situation;
their procedures were up to date, but the documentation was not.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg said she was interested in knowing how prepared the
City was for an emergency and whether there was a recovery plan in place.
Council Member Ojakian asked whether there was an Instant Command
System (ICS), which was a well developed and understood system.
Updating of the documentation was needed, not the readiness of the
operation.
Ms. Harrison confirmed.
Council Member Morton said generic positions should be indicated in the
documentation.
REPORTS OF OFFICIALS
13. Response to Council Direction to Evaluate Statements of Interest from
Developers for Development and Acquisition of a Turnkey Police
Building; Approval to Negotiate and Bring Back to Council an Exclusive
Negotiating Rights Agreement with Keenan Land Company for
Development and Acquisition of a Turnkey Police Building Located on
Public and Private Land Fronting Gilman and Bryant Streets; and
Direction to Staff to Bring Back to Council a Proposal for a Blue Ribbon
Task Force to Review the Scope of the Proposed Police Building Project
Mayor Burch referred to a Colleagues Memos, which suggested another look
at the costs associated with the plan to reconstruct and enlarge the Police
Building on its current site. Other possibilities suggested a Police Building
at California Avenue City-owned parking lots and at the County property site
near Park Boulevard. There was an offer from Mr. Keenan and others to
build a facility across from City Hall. All staff work had been stopped on
enlarging the present site and the Keenan proposal would be explored and
evaluated. Statements of Interest (SOI) were issued by staff to compare
with the Keenan proposal. The County property near Park Boulevard could
be available.
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Assistant City Manager Emily Harrison said a conversation with Supervisor
Liz Kniss that afternoon indicated options on the County Courthouse site.
Mayor Burch said an exclusive agreement with Mr. Keenan could not be
made when another site was being explored. He suggested the
establishment of a Blue Ribbon Task Force to explore options.
Council Member Morton said there had not been a full discussion of the
proposal at the Council level.
Aaron Barger, 777 North 1st Street, 5th Floor, San Jose said he appreciated
the opportunity to bid on the Police Building SOI. The project warranted investigation into proper sites and development teams.
Gil Davis, 284 Selby Lane, Atherton, said he was concerned about the ability
of City Hall to withstand a major earthquake.
Dan Dykwel, 480 Gary Court, said he urged a Citizen’s Advisory Committee
be formed to review the Police Building proposal and not to enter into an
exclusive agreement.
Perry Irvine, 635 Bryant Street, said he was delighted that the County was
willing to enter into discussions with the City about a Police Building in the
center of the City where the Police response would be the best for all areas
of the community.
Robert Moss, 4010 Orme Street, supported the formation of an independent
and advisory oversight committee. He believed there were many
advantages to having a Police Building in the center of town.
Aram James said any proposal for a new Police Building should be rejected.
Karen White, 146 Walter Hays Drive, proposed the City Manager be directed
to convene an independent Blue Ribbon Task Force to evaluate Police
Department needs and rank them in order of priorities, authorize the task
force to direct a random survey to learn what voters would support in a new tax to provide additional Police Department space and authorize the Task
Force to recommend a site for new facility space and not be restricted to
sites mentioned in the CMR.
Emily Renzel, 1056 Forest Avenue, said the City should be purchasing an
existing building and site more central to the City and closer to the
Courthouse.
Herb Borock, P.O. Box 632, said the process had been led by City staff and
he believed the committee formed should report to the Council.
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Stephanie Munoz, 101 Alma Street, #701, said the public would support a
new Police Station if it was based on structural needs.
Norman Carroll, 425 High Street #120, said he had concerns about
protecting the rights of suspects and victims because of a substandard
facility.
Council Member Beecham said he was encouraged about the possibility of
talking to the County regarding the site near California and Park Avenues
and the development of a Blue Ribbon Committee.
MOTION: Council Member Beecham moved, seconded by Cordell, not to proceed with negotiating an agreement for development and to establish a
Blue Ribbon Task Force to be appointed by the City Manager to review the
scope of the proposed police building project, and that the recommendations
are independent and return to Council. Also, that staff include a timetable
with the recommendation.
Council Member Beecham said there were two years in which the present
Council and the new Council Members would sit as a body to complete the
project.
Council Member Cordell said the issue would be public safety and the safety
of the women and men who work in the Police Building. There were eleven
deficit areas in the Police Building that needed to be addressed; some
mandated by the law.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Vice Mayor Kleinberg moved, seconded by Mossar,
for the City Council to authorize the establishment of an Ad Hoc Blue Ribbon
Task Force to review a possible police building project, with the following
parameters:
1. the Task Force should be independent;
2. be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council, to report
back directly to the Council with a timeline to be determined;
3. review all potential sites based on its review of building scope, size, and public safety needs today and in the next 30 years; and
4. through public events and/or surveys and other outreach methods,
assess public sentiment and support for a police building project.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg said due to the nature of the project, it was important
to make the review as neutral as possible from any potential criticism that
the project was not drawn or inspired by staff.
Council Member Mossar said it was important to have a Blue Ribbon Task
Force given the history of the project.
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Mayor Burch asked whether Council Member Mossar had suggested for the
Blue Ribbon Task Force be appointed by the Mayor at his sole discretion or
he appoint them and come forward with a list to be approved by the Council.
Council Member Morton said he would like the Mayor’s list of recommended
individuals to return to Council.
Mayor Burch said he would like to suggest appointments and return the
suggestions to the Council for approval.
MOTION AMENDED WITH CONSENT OF THE MAKER AND SECONDER
to have the Mayor return to Council with recommendations for appointments to the Blue Ribbon Task Force.
Council Member Morton said the Council should possibly return the issue to
the Finance Committee to prioritize the Capital Improvement Projects.
Council Member Kishimoto said the issue was the $50 million cost and the
50,000 square feet for the project. The SOIs submitted helped her
understand how other cities had accomplished their recently built Police
Buildings and she hoped the Blue Ribbon Committee would use the
information and also review the financing ideas.
Council Member Ojakian said a 1997 report recommended a new Police
Building based on facts. The City would be liable because of the inability to
accomplish matters in a proper manner. The sites had already been
reviewed by a committee. Time was critical as the price had increased and
services were needed. The Blue Ribbon Committee should be comprised of a
cross section of people in the community, look at the financing, and be
provided with all prior reports.
Council Member Freeman suggested the prioritization of infrastructure needs
be addressed. The new Council should work on the priorities and the new
Mayor in 2006 would appoint the Blue Ribbon Committee.
City Manager Frank Benest said the Council could appoint a Blue Ribbon Committee or the City Manager could suggest a Blue Ribbon Committee.
The committee would be independent and the report would be uncensored
by the staff.
Vice Mayor Kleinberg said the selection of a Blue Ribbon Committee should
not be delayed for another two to three months.
Council Member Freeman said it was an issue which needed to be discussed.
Mayor Burch said he did not want the Blue Ribbon Committee to be
composed of individuals for or against the project.
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City Attorney Gary Baum requested the motion include the words “Ad Hoc”.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION PASSED 8-1, Freeman no.
Mayor Burch said with the agreement of the Council he requested Council
Members Ojakian and Cordell to assist him set the parameters for the Ad
Hoc Blue Ribbon Task Force.
COUNCIL COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Mossar noted a memorandum from the San Francisquito
Creek Joint Powers Authority (JPA) regarding Creek clean-ups.
Council Member Morton noted that addition of the pumps downstream was
approved on the Consent Calendar and he complimented the members of
the JPA for their good work.
Council Member Kishimoto complimented Council Member Mossar for her
work on the JPA.
Council Member Mossar noted the signing of documents with the Army Corps
of Engineers at the recent meeting of the San Francisquito Creek JPA. She
stated there had been continuous comments regarding short-term solutions
for a long-term project, and she had asked that a study session be
coordinated between the Council and the San Francisquito Creek JPA Board,
which should be sometime in January.
CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. to a Closed Session.
14. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
City Manager and his designees pursuant to Merit Rules and
Regulations (Emily Harrison, Russ Carlsen, Carl Yeats, Richard James)
Employee Organization: Local 715 Service Employees International
Union (SEIU) - SEIU Hourly Unit
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
15. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
City Manager and his designees pursuant to Merit Rules and
Regulations (Emily Harrison, Russ Carlsen, Carl Yeats, Richard James)
Employee Organization: Unrepresented employee group -
Unrepresented Hourly Employees
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
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The City Council met in Closed Session to discuss matters regarding existing
and anticipated litigation as described in Agenda Item Nos. 14 and 15.
Mayor Burch announced there was no reportable action taken.
FINAL ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor
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