CITY OF BRISBANE/BRISBANE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY/

GUADALUPE VALLEY MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT/

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/REGULAR MEETING

 AGENDA

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008

BRISBANE COMMUNITY CENTER/LIBRARY, 250 VISITACION AVENUE, BRISBANE

           

I.          6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

Conference with legal council regarding potential litigation (1 case), Pursuit to Government Code Section 54956.9

II.        7:30 P.M.   CALL TO ORDER - FLAG SALUTE

    II.     ROLL CALL –

  III.     ADOPTION OF AGENDA (Deletions, Additions, Changes and Adoption)          

  IV.     ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 1

   V.     PROCLAMATION

            A.  National Fire Awareness Month

  VI.     PRESENTATION

A.     YAC Advisory Swearing In Ceremony

B.     Measure T – The Committee for a New Library

C.     Preparing Our Community for a Sustainable Future, Tina King, Education & Outreach Director for Sustainable San Mateo County

VII.     CONSENT CALENDAR

A.     Adopt City Council Minutes of September 15, 2008

B.     Approve Monthly Investment Report as of July 31, 2008

C.     Approve Monthly Investment Report as of August 31, 2008

           

            D.  Approve first amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of San Mateo County

            E.   Adopt Resolution No. 2008- 37 establishing a policy concerning communications by members of City Commissions and Committees

F.    Trim/Remove Eucalyptus Trees at Brisbane Fire Station

G.   Co-sponsorship Lions Club Annual Holiday Luncheon for Brisbane Seniors

H.   Co-sponsorship Brisbane Women’s Club Annual Santa Visit for Brisbane Children

I.      Accept Grant from Department of Boating and Waterways

VIII.  PUBLIC HEARING

         REDEVELOPMENT AGNECY

         A.  Mid term review of Redevelopment Agency Five Year Implementation Plan

IX.    OLD BUSINESS

         A.  Consider adoption of Resolution No. 2008-36 regarding 325 Valley Drive

         B.   Receive staff report regarding Radar Signs Installed for Safe Routes to School Project.

X.     NEW BUSINESS

A.     Consider PB&R Recommendation: Volunteer of the Year Plaque at Community Park

The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission desires a broader recognition of those chosen as Volunteer of the year through the Star Awards process though placement of a “recognition rock” in the Community Park.

B.     Consider approval of City Web Page Calendar Guidelines

To create an online City Calendar available to community groups and organizations.  The calendar will provide a central location for groups to post information about community events and meetings.

C.     Consider Adoption of Resolution #2008-38, Regional Priority Development Area

 This resolution supports the City's participation in the FOCUS Program, a voluntary effort sponsored by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to address climate change, transportation, urban sprawl, housing and related issues on a regional basis. The FOCUS Program involves identifying sites near transit which present significant opportunities to promote transit usage, thereby reducing vehicle miles traveled and related greenhouse gas emissions.  Such sites are designated by ABAG as Priority Development Areas (PDAs), and regional funding opportunities related to transit planning, design, and capital improvements are targeted specifically for PDAs.  It is requested that Brisbane apply to ABAG to add the Baylands Specific Plan area to an existing PDA encompassing Schlage Lock, Vistiacion Valley and Executive Park within the City of San Francisco.

D.     Consider appointment of a subcommittee to assist staff in the production of a history book of Brisbane from the 25th anniversary of incorporation in 1986 to the 50th anniversary in 2011.

Appoint a subcommittee to work with staff to define the scope of a history book from 1986 to 2011 and develop an RFP to be sent to potential consultants.

  XI.     STAFF REPORTS

A.           City Manager’s Report on upcoming activities

                                                       

XII.     MAYOR/COUNCIL MATTERS

A.           Subcommittee Reports

XIII.     ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 2

XV.     ADJOURNMENT    

TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

 

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