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<br /> B. Claim from Evercom Systems, Inc. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Staff recommends the rejection of subject claim. MINUTE ORDER 06-165 <br />************************************************************************************************************************* <br />7. STAFF REPORTS <br />A. Capital Improvement Program Short Term Spending Limit <br /> Manager, Engineering and Construction Chang explained the program. <br /> Council made comments and asked questions pertaining to the Jardin de Ninos <br /> Park/Restroom project and the Senior Center Master Plan. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> M/S HartnettlBain reviewed and approved the proposed short term spending limit for <br /> the FY 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. The motion passed <br /> by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 06-167 <br />B. Transportation Study Session <br /> Community Development Services Director Ingram highlighted some of the <br /> information provided in the packet by the work of Consultant Bruce Liedstrand. <br /> 1. Downtown and the Transportation Systems that support it <br /> Council Members commented about the Caltrain Board 2025 Plan to take fixed rail <br /> two generations forward to an electrified system with a frequency of up to a train every <br /> 6 minutes that is more feasible than a possible statewide system. Comments included <br /> the need to be involved with Depot Circle and its location, that SamTrans' mission is <br /> being studied, that grade separations whether above or underground are necessary, <br /> and that a street connection to the train station should be considered. <br /> Public Comment: <br /> Jim Bigelow, Redwood City/San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, stated that the <br /> report was excellent and that San Mateo County Transportation Authority needs to <br /> respond to the City on the next step in station area planning. He stated that Redwood <br /> City should be successful in obtaining study money considering the heavy CalTrain <br /> station use and the SamTrans station. Regarding grade separations, he emphasized <br /> community outreach and alternatives. He further stated that the TOD and Precise Plan <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2006 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 <br /> - <br />