This looks to be a pretty light week. There’s a big consent calendar, some contract stuff and appointments. First item of general business is to possibly change the ordinances governing timed parking enforcement during special events. This is a revisit of an April 2008 issue. Council was going to change the laws, but the BPAC raised concerns that the new wording could allow for unsafe conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. So Council asked staff to return with language that addresses the bicycle and pedestrian safety issues.

Second item is to consider an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement for administering the Santa Clara County Congestion Management Program. We’re being asked to ratify a decision by the VTA Board of Directors. This is not likely to be a simple up/down vote, since staff is recommending against the agreement.

Finally, we’ll be looking at the process for selecting the Mayor and Vice Mayor. A councilmember expressed concerns and asked to re-examine the Council policy. Since that councilmember wasn’t me, I’m not able to give specifics of what may be wrong and what may be considered.