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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Joseph Steinfeld, owner of Antique Alliance at 850 Main Street, advised the Council of the conditions on Main Street near his store, complimented Redwood City on its good traffic circulation and suggested the Council not be so concerned with low income housing and concentrate on condominiums and moderately priced apartments. CONSENSUS: Mayor Greenalch determined it to be the consensus of the Council that City Manager Smith and Assistant City Manager Jean continue to work with Mr. Steinfeld on his concerns about Main Street. MEMO 9/12/89 b. The following people spoke in favor of adopting a resolution tonight authorizing the City to join the PERS medical plan in time for coverage to begin October 1, 1989 one day after ABAG coverage terminates: Tito Alvarez, Chapter Chairperson of Local 715, SEIU Joe Brenner, Field Representative of Local 715, SEIU Mary Spore - Alhadef, Redwood City Library, member of the Joint Labor Health Care Committee City Attorney Dave Schricker explained that state law prohibits a Council from taking action on items not on the agenda, with few exceptions, and the agenda must be finalized and posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Mr. Schricker described the need for specific wording in amendments to the existing Memoranda of Understanding with the four bargaining units authorizing the City to join the PERS medical program. City_ Manager Smith advised a meeting will take place on September 12, 1989 to discuss the appropriate wording for the amendments and this information would be available to everyone on September 13, 1989. Council advised that Bay Pacific and Kaiser Health Plans were still in effect and all City employees have access to those two plans. CONSENSUS: Mayor Greenalch determined it to be the c to stand ready to authorize participation in the PERS amendments to the existing Memoranda of Understanding approved by the City Attorney and all four bargaining is necessary to expedite this procedure. ----------------------------------------------- - - - - -- MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST ansensus of the Council medical plan after have been reviewed and units and to do what MEMO 9/12/89 ---------------- - - - - -- a. Mayor Greenalch and Councilmembers Buchan and Murray reported on their participation in the Project Read Trivia Bee held on September 8th, the success of this well- attended dinner and fund - raiser, and the great fun had by all. MINUTE BOOK NO. 49 Regular Meeting Page No. 91 9/11/89 Page 3