What's on the City Council Agenda?

The Milpitas City Council and Redevelopment Agency are scheduled to convene Tuesday at 7 p.m. for its regular meeting. Items on the agenda (not in any particular order) include:

• Preschool program. The city council will consider a proposal to contract with  to run a program at the  that would replace of the former preschool. Read the proposal, schedule and budget. (Contact: Parks and Recreation Director Bonnie Greiner, 586-3227)

• Commissioner appointments. Mayor Esteves will recommend appointments of Robert Gill (Arts), Shirley Meirose (Community Advisory Commission), Leonardo Garcia-Araiza (CAC or Emergency Preparedness), Eladio Aoalin (Veterans), Allen Thomas (Veterans), and five youth to the Youth Advisory Commission. (Contact: Mayor Esteves, 586-3029)

• Redevelopment agency next steps. Hear a report on the alternative voluntary program created by the state of California after the recent dissolution of RDAs. Would require annual contributions to local school and special districts–$13.9 million in FY 2011-12 and $3.3 million each subsequent year–in order for the RDA to continue to operate. (Contact: Finance Director Emma Karlen, 586-3145)

• Silicon Valley BART extension project. Authorize an amendment between the city and VTA master agreement, which includes city work and clarification of cost sharing responsibilities. (Contact: Public Works Director Greg Armendariz, 586-3317)

• Cell tower lease agreement. Authorize a 15-year lease agreement with Capitol Telecom for an 80-foot cell tower at  at $1,000 per month. (Battalion Chief Rob Mihovich 586-2826)

• Investment portfolio status. Hear a report on the Milpitas Investment Portfolio Status Report for the quarter ending June 30. (Contact: Finance Director Emma Karlen, 586-3145)

• Ranch Drive street resurfacing. Approve plans and specs, and authorize to bid for street resurfacing project. (Capital Improvement Projects Manager Steve Erickson, 586-3301)

• Odor report. Hear the June and July odor complaint report. (Contact: Utility Engineer Kathleen Phalen 586-3345)

• Weed removal/public nuisance. Public hearing and resolution on properties in Milpitas to be charged a fee on their assessment tax for weed removal by the county Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management. (Contact: Fire Marshall Albert Zamora 586-3371)

• Contract for consulting services as Fire Prevention Inspector (not Fire Marshall as we previously stated). Retired city employee  to contract with city as a consultant. Contract is for one fiscal year not to exceed $62,400. (Contact: Fire Marshall Albert Zamora 586-3371)

The next city council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16 at 7 p.m.