Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. 455 County Center, Room 101, Redwood City, California 94063 (meeting is open to the public)
- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Setting of the Agenda
- Oral Communications and Public Comment
- (If your subject is not on the agenda, the Chair will recognize you at this time. Speakers are customarily limited to three minutes, subject to the discretion of the Chair based on the number of agenda items to be considered and the number of speakers. A speaker’s slip is required.)
- Approval of Minutes of Meeting of January 27, 2010
- Discussion and Adoption of Procedural Rules
- Discussion and Adoption of Approach to Review of Charter Provisions
- Discussion and Approval of Schedule for Future Meetings
- Report by Staff and Discussions of Background and Issues Relating to Five Topics (Including Identified Subtopics) Receiving Highest Indication of Interest (No action will be taken with regard to elimination of any topics or subtopics from further consideration by the Committee at this meeting.)
- Filling Vacancies on the Board of Supervisors (Subtopics: (1) Process for Filling Vacancies; (2) Rules and Restrictions on Appointees)
- Board of Supervisors Elections (Subtopics: (1) At Large versus By District; (2) Process for Drawing District Boundaries)
- County Structure (Subtopics: (1) Combining/Splitting Elective Offices and/or Departments; (2) County Officers Not Required By State Constitution-Elected or Appointed; (3) Charter-Based Qualifications for Elected/Appointed Officers
- Overall County Election Process (Subtopics: (1) Campaign Financing Restrictions; (2) Instant Runoff Election for County Offices
- Periodic Supervisory Review of Boards and Commissions (No Subtopics)
- Written Communications Received by the Charter Review Committee
- Adjourn
The Coastside's uninsured need your help, Mar 15 5:51pm, Suzanne Black — Excellent article, Cheryl. It brings home the national argument over health care reform. So much misinformation in the media and blogs! But it boils down to how we treat our neighbors—and our own and our families’ futures. Your advice is our best ...
Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 15 5:23pm, Stephen Lowens — A few comments on the proposal to widen Highway 1 through Pacifica: Personal qualifications for these comments: A) 47 years of experience as a traffic engineer; licensed since 1975. B) Attendance at a seminar in El Granada on March 13, ...
Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 15 3:08pm, Kevin Barron — The meeting is the first step to creating a Draft Environmental Impact Report. I’m curious if the draft EIR will include environmental impact of NOT widening the highway, given the pile of cars and trucks running on idle during the commute ...
Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 15 9:28am, Barry Parr — That particular stretch of Hwy 1 is particularly unpleasant and potentially dangerous for pedestrians, including the patrons of the businesses on the east side of the highway. Widening the highway will exacerbate the problem. This will only seem ...
Seton resident's work on display in show at State Capitol, Mar 15 7:40am, Suzanne Black — Fabulous image! There’s no age or mobility limit on talent and creativity. Mr. Moses has the right idea: “It’s important to me to remain busy and productive regardless of where I happen to call home,” said Moses. “I hope others will also ...
Sam's Chowder House Hosts Fundraiser Supporting the Big Wave Project, Mar 14 11:27am, Barry Parr — I’ve added the flyer for the event to Dave’s post. Dave had emailed to me when he posted the letter, but I was unable to post until now. If Sam’s or Big Wave had sent me the flyer, I would have been happy to run it. I don’t support Big Wave, but ...
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