City Council Weekly Digest TO: MENLO PARK CITY COUNCIL Friday FROM: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager February 28, 2014 ITEMS INCLUDED: ATTACHMENTS: Draft Environmental Impact Report - Peninsula Corridor Peninsula Traffic Congestion Electrification Project Relief Alliance Annual Report. Deputy City Clerk Appointed Menlo Park Construction News Update 02/28/2014. San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission Accepting Applications for Public Member Representative City Council Only: 13th Annual North Fair Oaks Community Festival on August 17, 2014. Council Digest – February 28, 2014 Draft Environmental Impact Report - Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project Caltrain has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the planned electrification of the Caltrain corridor between San Jose and San Francisco, a major milestone in the railroad’s efforts to improve its commuter rail service. The DEIR can be viewed by the public on the Caltrain website www.caltrain.com/electrification and members of the public can submit written comments through April 29, 2014. To assure the full range of public comment, Caltrain has extended the required 45-day comment period to 60 days. Caltrain will conduct four public meeting in March and April to obtain public comments on the Draft EIR. There will be four public meetings for the public to learn about the project and comment: Tuesday, March 18th 6:00-8:00 p.m. Caltrain Offices, 2 Fl Auditorium 1250 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos Wednesday, April 2nd 6:00-8:00 p.m. Redwood City Library 1044 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City Monday, April 7th 6:00-8:00 p.m. San Jose Main Library 150 E. San Fernando St, San Jose Wednesday, April 9th 6:00-8:00 p.m. UCSF Mission Bay Genentech Hall Rm N114 600 16th St, San Francisco Comments will also be accepted via email at [email protected] with the subject line “Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project.” Deputy City Clerk Appointed The City Manager’s Office is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nicole Mariano as Menlo Park’s new Deputy City Clerk. Nicole began her employment with the City in 2012 in the Public Works department as an Office Assistant, where her colleagues describe her as being creative, flexible and able to fulfill many different support roles both in the Engineering and Transportation Division. In July 2013, Nicole began working in the City Manager’s office several days a week to provide administrative support (after Pam Aguilar was appointed Interim City Clerk). Nicole’s technical skills, fresh ideas and ability to interface with different levels within the organization with professionalism & a sense of humor make her a vital asset to the City Manager’s office. Prior to Menlo Park, Nicole worked for Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco and at San Francisco State University. When not at work, Nicole enjoys hiking and spending time with her family and her new puppy Buddy. San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission Accepting Applications for Public Member Representative The San Mateo County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) is now accepting applications for Public Member and Alternate Public Member representatives to the Commission. To be eligible, you must be a resident of San Mateo County and not a current officer or employee of the County/a city/or special district. The term of office is four years, expiring May 2018. LAFCo was created by the State Legislature to make decisions on the boundaries and organization of the cities and special districts in San Mateo County. For more information or questions, please visit www.sanmateolafco.org, call (650) 363-4224, or email [email protected]. Page 2 Council Digest – February 28, 2014 PARTIAL LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS March 1st, Saturday Rep. Jackie Speier hosts “Young Women CAN!” workshop – Facebook HQ, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. March 5th, Wednesday Menlo Park Citizen’s Police Academy starts March 13th, Thursday InnVision Shelter Network’s Community Update & Benefit Breakfast – San Jose Athletic Club, 7:30-9:00 a.m. March 13th, Thursday HIP Housing’s 2014 Self-Sufficiency Program Graduation – Mills Peninsula Medical Center, 1501 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. March 14th, 15th, 16th Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) Hackathon – Facebook Headquarters March 15th and 16th, Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale – Menlo Park Library Fri/Sat March 19th, Wednesday Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. Mayors for Meals – Little House, 800 Middle Avenue, 8:00-11:00 a.m. March 21st, Friday 30th Annual San Mateo County Women’s Hall of Fame Event – San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City, 5:30-8:00 p.m. March 21st-22nd, Fri/Sat 5th Annual College and Career Tech Fair – Onetta Harris Community Center, Fri. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & Sat. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. March 28th, Friday StarVista 22nd Annual Starting Line Breakfast – Crowne Plaza Hotel 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404, 7:00-9:00 a.m. March 29th-30th, Sat/Sun HackHS (Hack High School): the largest high school student hackathon – Facebook HQ, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. April 7th, Monday Tentative Launch Date of the new www.menlopark.org website April 11th, 12th, 13th Menlo Park Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival – Santa Cruz Avenue, Fri/Sat/Sun Fri./Sat 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. & Sun.10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. April 19th, Saturday Egg Hunt – Burgess Park & Kelly Park, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. May 3rd, Saturday Kite Day – Bedwell-Bayfront Park, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Page 3 Council Digest – February 28, 2014 UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS February Tuesday, February 25, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) March Tuesday, March 4, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, March 18, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) April Tuesday, April 1, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, April 29, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) May Tuesday, May 6, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) June Tuesday, June 3, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, June 17, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) July Tuesday, July 15, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) August Tuesday, August 19, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) September Tuesday, September 9, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) October Tuesday, October 7, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, October 21, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) November Tuesday, November 18, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) December Tuesday, December 2, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) Tuesday, December 16, 2014 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg. (Closed Session, 6:00 p.m.) Page 4 Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance ANNUAL REPORT | FY 2013 WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE OUR SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUTE COMMUTE.ORG A Message from the Board Chair Case Study and Executive Director We are pleased to present the FY 2013 Annual Report for the San Mateo County Health System Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance. Recognized as Knows a Better Way to Commute one of the nation’s leading regional transportation demand In 2013, San Mateo County Health System (SMCHS) agencies, the Alliance has been developing, promoting, and launched a new commute alternatives program called supporting alternative transportation solutions for San Mateo Way2Go. The program includes transportation fairs, County businesses and residents since 2000. workshops and personal commute planning to help employees choose an alternative to driving alone to work. A department of the County of San Mateo, SMCHS The Annual Report presents a snapshot of the agency’s can also take advantage of the county’s CAP (Commute work over the last year, providing a clear presentation of Alternatives Program) benefits. This allows SMCHS the agency and our activities and accomplishments during employees to register for a monthly subsidy of $75 for FY 2013. The Annual Report also highlights several their transit ticket or vanpool seat, get a $20 subsidy for carpooling and benefit from the county’s participation in important issues that will be addressed by the Alliance’s the Alliance’s Emergency Ride Home program. dedicated staff of professionals in the coming year. FY 2013 was an exciting year for the Alliance. The new management team worked closely with the Board of Directors to focus efforts on the critical issues impacting employers and commuters in San Mateo County – namely congestion. The improving economy and the increasing WE DEVELOP PaRTNERSHIPS demand for housing in the county contribute to the congestion. While San Mateo County is fortunate to have The Alliance works with businesses of all sizes such problems, it is imperative for the Alliance to continue and types including private companies, non- to educate commuters, collaborate with public and private profits, schools, and government agencies.