Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The council approved a $210,000 contract with Republic Intelligent to install perimeter lighting at Shields Reid Park. The new lighting system will be designed and built around the edges of the park on Kelsey Street.

Several citywide service contracts received unanimous approval. The council approved a 3-year contract with Paramount Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance across all city buildings. They also authorized city staff to apply for Caltrans grants to fund capital infrastructure projects like bus stops and sidewalks.

The council unanimously renamed Filbert Street to Fred Jackson Way between Vernon Avenue and Chesley Avenue. Residents and businesses on this street segment will receive new addresses. The council also supported keeping the San Francisco Bay Trail name unchanged, opposing regional efforts to rename the popular recreational trail.

In policy matters, the council unanimously supported state bill SB 810 to create a California universal health care system. They also approved new rules for managing landscaped areas and gardens on city property, giving the city manager authority to set maintenance requirements.

The council approved 1 routine item on consent, including appointments to city boards and commissions. Discussion of anti-crime funds and police substation recommendations was continued to a future meeting.