Meeting Agenda

6:20 P.M. - Closed Sesson

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Govt. Code Sec. 54956.9(a) - Devonshire Canyon Open Space Alliance v. City of San Carlos et.al. San Mateo Superior Court case no. 438595, and City of San Carlos v. Gilbert Granado, San Mateo Superior Court case no. 429011.

7:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting in Council Chambers

1. Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Changes to the Order of Agenda.

Report from Closed Session

3(a). Report from Closed Session.

Council Reports

4(a). Report on joint San Carlos/Redwood City meeting (Tiegel Doherty).

Public Comment (10 Minutes Maximum)

5. Public Comment.

Persons wishing to address the City Council on matters NOT on the posted agenda may do so.

Each speaker is limited to two minutes. Speakers representing organizations who require more time are requested to speak at the end of the Council meeting under Public Comment.

If there are more than five individuals wishing to speak during public comment, the Mayor will draw five speaker cards from those submitted to speak during this time. The balance of the Public Comment speakers will be called upon during the Public Comment agenda item at the end of the Council Meeting.

If the item you are speaking on is not listed on the agenda, please be advised that the City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed as allowed under The Brown Act (Government Code Section 54954.2). The City Council's general policy is to refer items to staff for attention, or have a matter placed on a future City Council agenda for a more comprehensive action or report and formal public discussion and input at that time.

Consent Calendar

6. Approval of Consent Calendar.

Consent a. Motion to waive reading of all ordinances.

Consent b. Resolution approving warrant list expenditures.

Consent c. Approve Minutes of December 13, 2004.

Consent d. Approve Minutes of December 22, 2004.

Consent e. Deny claim of Ross & Linda Allgrove.

Consent f. Resolution authorizing amendments to Animal Control Services contract with Peninsula Humane Society.

Consent g. Resolution awarding contract to Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. for the El Camino Real Median Modification Project.

Consent h. Resolution accepting grant of $62,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for a Clean Air Grant for S.C.O.O.T. shuttle bus program.

Consent i. Resolution accepting the General Services Buildings Photovoltaic project and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.

Consent j. Resolution approving a revised agreement with ABAG Power for natural gas.

Unfinished Business

7(a). Announcement of PERS 2.7% employee election results and new cost of the enhanced contract amendment.

New Business

8(a). Consideration of an appeal by John Hoffman to the City Manager's decision to not allow a public opinion table in Library foyer.

Public Comment

9. Public Comment. (Cont'd.)

Each speaker is limited to two minutes.

If the item you are speaking on is not listed on the agenda, please be advised that the City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed as allowed under The Brown Act (Government Code Section 54954.2). The City Council’s general policy is to refer items to staff for attention, or have a matter placed on a future City Council agenda for a more comprehensive action or report and formal public discussion and input at that time.

Adjournment

10. Adjournment.

Americans with Disabilities Act

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (650) 802-4219. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.