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Dr. Bell, Interim City Manager, summarized Council general consensus which included: <br /> 1) staff to review the monthly permits, 2) consider opportunities for education and <br /> outreach to the business community, 3) streamline meter machines 4) senior <br /> appreciation component 5) valet program and a kiosk approach. Dr. Bell said staff will <br /> need a little time to look and explore these elements. <br /> 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> A. City Council Members Reports of Conferences/Meetings Attended. <br /> B. City Manager (Oral) Update. <br /> Dr. Bell noted that in regards to the recent assault at the Caltrain station the Sheriff's <br /> office is in charge of that investigation. He noted that Redwood City Police has <br /> increased its presence in the area and there is some exchange of information between <br /> the Sheriff's Office and Redwood City for the benefit of the community. <br /> On a second item he added that discussions with labor groups are continuing and Dr. <br /> Bell said that there is some encouraging news with a few groups that are taking some <br /> tentative agreements to their memberships. He stated that these agreements would <br /> meet the Council's standards and he is hopeful he will bring something back to Council <br /> at the end of March. <br /> Council Member Foust noted that she felt offended with the comments made by a <br /> speaker. City Attorney Thompson commented that Mr. Bautista's comments could be <br /> viewed as libelous and dangerous. <br /> Council Member Bain thanked Mayor Ira for arranging a Bayfront Canal meeting that <br /> will take place with neighboring jurisdictions and the County. He is hopeful this will lead <br /> to some positive resolutions. <br /> C. Resolution Opposing Governor's Proposal to Abolish Redevelopment <br /> Agencies. (205) <br /> RESOLUTION No. 15100 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> REDWOOD CITY OPPOSING THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TO <br /> ABOLISH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES IN CALIFORNIA <br /> M/S Pierce/Gee to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously by electronic <br /> vote. <br /> 9. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 2B — M/S <br /> Seybert/Aguirre to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. go into Closed Session. <br /> The topic of the Closed Session was Interim City Manager evaluation. <br /> Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. <br /> This Closed Session ended at 10:00 p.m. with nothing to report. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD March 7, 2011 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 285 <br />