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i 6.3 Section — Claims and Warrants A. Approve warrants dated through April 12, 2010 and usual and necessary payments through April 26, 2010. Minute Order 10-065 B. Claim from William McLaren, Robert McLaren and the Estate of Linda Ann Cristol. (303) Recommendation: Reject subject claim Minute Order 10-066 C. Claim from USAA Insurance as subrogee for Casey L. Merrill. (303) Recommendation: Reject subject claim. Minute Order 10-067 D. Claim from attorney Mohinder S. Mann for ponald J. Isaacson and the Estate of Charles Issacson. (303) Recommendation: Reject subject claim. Minute Order 10-068 ..............................................................................� 7. STAFF REPORT A. Contract for Police Services for City of San Carlos. (304) RECOMMENDATION By motion, express Council support of providing municipal police services to the City of San Carlos and authorize the City Manager to prepare and submit a proposal to provide such services. Peter Ingram, City Manager, presented a brief overview of the reasons why this would be a good way to show regional leadership. He added that we have been doing this for other jurisdictions in other ways (fleet management and Informational Technology services). He believes this will benefit Redwood City in the long run. One Council Member thought this is a positive approach and supports the initiative. He did not believe that the economy is going to get better in the next 10 years and so it is important to explore opportunities with sister cities. Another Council Member wanted us to focus on the strengths and the level of service of what we have to offer and show that we can provide an entirely higher level of service and still save money. He believes this is about matching what we do well with what San Carlos' needs are. Another Council Member believes that shared services and consolidations are the way of the future. This Council Member believes that this could be the beginning of a discussion of how services are delivered to the community. Vice Mayor Aguirre agreed that consolidation is one of our major goals. Mayor Ira said that this is a brave approach for San Carlos and so he finds this a courageous act which he supports. He is hoping that every department runs so effectively that if JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD APRIL 12, 2010 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 069