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Dr. Bell added that the unfunded PERS liability and Workers Compensation are the <br /> things that concern him and the Finance Director. He said those could be a threat, but <br /> staff will keep an eye on those and have ongoing discussions. <br /> Another Council Member asked, and Chief Skinner confirmed, that these actions move <br /> us closer to formalizing regionalization and consolidation of providing fire services. <br /> According to the Chief, the goal for this movement is to have stations where there is a <br /> high volume of calls. Then as a consequence, the cities would be saving money. The <br /> same Council Member agreed that money will be discussed further down the road, but <br /> for now he approves of these agreements. In addition, he thanked the staff and all <br /> those involved for their leadership. Vice Mayor Gee thanked everyone�involved for the <br /> work that has been done in the background. He said that he had spoken with San <br /> Carlos residents, and they were happy with the change. <br /> The Mayor invited the City of San Carlos representatives to address Council. But <br /> before that took place, Chief Skinner thanked the Redwood City staff and Dr. Bell for his <br /> support and guidance. <br /> John Maftbie, San Carlos City Manager, addressed the Council and thanked the <br /> Redwood City community for sharing a vision of community and regionalization. He said <br /> that this had been a very positive relationship. Also, Mr. Maltbie thanked Dr. Bell, City <br /> Attorney Pamela Thompson, Chief Skinner, Finance Director Brian Ponty, and the <br /> firefighters. He stated that there had been uncertainty, but they had a very collaborative <br /> process. He added that sustainability is one of the key issues in pushing this contract <br /> forward. Mr. Maltbie opined that he's happy to be partnering with Redwood City. <br /> M/S Seybert/Gee to approve agenda items 8B. Motion carries 4-0 by electronic vote, <br /> with three Council Members absent (Foust, Ira, Pierce). <br /> M/B Gee/Bain to approve agenda item 8C. Motion carries 4-0 by electronic vote, <br /> with three Council Members absent (Foust, Ira, Pierce). <br /> 6. PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> Lee Callister, President of the Redwood Creek Association and representing the floating <br /> community of Docktown, stated that they currently oppose the Marina License <br /> Agreement. But, they were interested in signing the lease and working with the City to <br /> fix the document. Mr. Callister read a letter to Bill Ekern, and submitted to Council the <br /> letter signed by the 31 residents of Docktown. <br /> Tania Sole stated that the City of Redwood City had not in prior past signed any lease <br /> or license agreement with Docktown Inc. Also, she recommended for the City to wait <br /> and hear the outcome of the Inner Harbor Precise Plan Task Force before the City <br /> urges the residents to sign an agreement. <br /> David McCallum talked about cleaning the creek at Docktown. He mentioned that <br /> garbage is still floating in the creek, and proposed a plan for the City to stop this. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD June 24, 2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 <br /> Page No. 385 <br />