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O. Reject claims Jennifer Rovins, No. 1394; and American International Recovery, No. 1337 (303); MINUTE ORDER NO. 95-195 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.C. This item removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Sanfilipo, candidate for Council, for discussion at this time. Approve Task Order No.1 with Huffman and Associates for Environmental Regulatory Review Services Redwood Shores Levee Improvement Project, involving work with the Corps, Fish and Wildlife Service, BCDC and Fish and Game personnel. (304); REPORT: City Engineer, October 9, 1995 In response to questions from Councilman Sanfilipo, candidate for Council, regarding health and safety factors, City Manager Everett advised that he and the Mayor had attended negotiations with the Corps of Engineers and the State Fish and Wildlife Agency, and advised that the City had been more than clear in what it was trying to do - to maintain the levee system to the degree of safety required by FEMA. City Manager Everett described certain past agendas and barriers to acquisition of the required permits, and advised that the City's national and respected expert, Mr. Huffman from Huffman and Associates, appeared to have broken the logjam and the regulatory review process seemed to be moving ahead on a positive track. In response to further questions, City Manager Everett described the physical changes the City is proposing for the levees due to slope, etc., the 6 inches to 2.5 feet the City had suggested in certain areas, and advised if two rare occurrences happened at the same time - a "100 year storm" at the time of a high tide - there might be some overage, but the levees would not be breached. City Manager Everett stated the levees were stable and the City was pressing forward to meet FEMA's requirements. In response to Councilman Sanfilipo's questions regarding liability issues, City Attorney Schricker stated "if worst came to worst and it was shown that the federal government abused its discretion and did not issue a permit, then we would expect that that entity would be answerable for any damages; and the City has done nothing by way of negligence or other culpable acts or omissions. On the contrary, the City's efforts have always been towards advancing public health and safety." MIS: SANFILIPOIHARTNETT TO APPROVE TASK ORDER NO.1 - HUFFMAN AND ASSOCIATES, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY REVIEW SERVICES REDWOOD SHORES LEVEE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 95-196 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY None MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 366 October 9, 1995 Page 5