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3. Provide direction to staff regarding ne� steps to take for the City's participation in San Mateo County's jail planning process. Jill Ekas, Planning Manager, presented the report (presentation on file). She answered questions as they came up about specific items in the report. M/S Ira/Pierce to accept the report (recommendation #1). One Council Member inquired about the total number of actual facilities listed on the report and whether these are programs or facilities. Staff clarified that the source of this information was the sheriff's website. The issue of the school alternative was discussed and staff answered various questions. One Council Member brought up the issue of the Council being asked to give a response but he was not sure about the responses from the other cities and their contents. This Council Member clarified that the Sheriff was working under different criteria and that is the reason for their recommendation. One Council Member read from an old article that alluded to the fact that "jail overcrowding" is not a new problem. Mayor Foust asked Council to vote on accepting the report. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. Mayor Foust reported on her work on the Jail Planning Advisory Committee (JPAC) and how many meetings had been held and the length of each meeting. She said it was always understood that there would be finro to three sites to consider as possibilities. However, at the meeting of September 15, 2009 the Mayor and Chair Radcliffe of the Planning Commission were told that there was only one site selected. She also explained the County's 2025 Shared Vision Plan and how the Redwood City's Downtown Plan and the county's vision could become partners. Mayor Foust shared her disappointment at the process and the eight months of ineetings that she believes led nowhere. She added that this could almost be viewed as a "check the box" exercise and it felt somewhat disingenuous. Carlos Bolanos, the County's Undersheriff introduced himself, and the analyst present at the Council Chambers. One Council Member stated that certain supervisors might have made commitments that might be diametrically opposed to having a jail downtown. One Council Member suggested working directly with the Board of Supervisors. Another Council Member suggested informing community stakeholders about the process and current recommendation. M/S Howard/Bain to extend the meeting to 11:30 pm. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Various Council Members made comments on the criteria the Sheriff had to work with. Mayor Foust made a personal statement that she will vigorously oppose the selection of the motor pool site. She elaborated on the finro community meetings held in July and how this was vacation time for many. One Council member wanted to approach each Board of Supervisor individually and share the challenges of this recommendation. It was suggested that each Council Member communicate with the Board of Supervisors about SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 483