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Work Program study session
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AGENDA
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL ~ SPECIAL MEETING
10350 Torre Avenue, Community Hall Council Chamber
Monday, March 24, 2014
2:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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not listed on the agenda.
STUDY SESSION
1. Subject: Work Program study session
Recommended Action: Review the 2014/2015 Work Program
A ‐ 2014/2015 Work Program
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ADJOURNMENT
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Monday, March 24, 2014 Cupertino City Council
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2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 1 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS 1) Explore and develop new on‐line/mobile applications to better inform and engage the public on civic issues. a. Generalized City mobile portal similar to Rancho Cucamonga’s RC2GO b. On‐line Interactive Budget Game a. Mobile City Hall application under development. b. On‐line game development on hold. a. Estimated completion in May 2014. 2) Develop a strategy for improving cell phone coverage (with PW). Two city‐owned properties have been identified for active consideration by City Council. Standardized process for community notification and site design developed. Civic Center coverage solution has been brought to City Council for initial approval to proceed and will be resubmitted Spring of 2014 with proposed design and lease terms. 3) Examine costs of extending video services via fiber to the Quinlan Center. Council approved midyear budget for project. Project to go to bid Spring 2014. 4) Implement Virtual Desktop or Virtual Private Network software. (VDI) Server, application and network infrastructure to support virtualization have been installed. Desktop replacement modules have been Implementing phase 1 of VDI, including initial installation of first 12 desk top modules completed. Have initiated next round 4
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 2 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. delivered to the city. 5) Implement a new Technology Plan. Technology proposals routinely brought to Technology Working Group and TICC. Continuing to use Technology Working Group and TIIC for project and strategy review. Cloud‐based email solution identified. 6) Implement a new agenda management system (Granicus Legistar) and Legislative Body webpage (InSite). Onsite staff training March, 2014 with goal of going live by April. Council and staff training on Granicus iLegislate app in December or January prior to going live. Hosted system allows a more convenient way for City Manager and Department Heads to edit and approve Council packet staff reports. System also works compatibly with Granicus Media Manager module currently used by City Channel for Council and Planning Commission videos. Legistar/ Insite page will allow residents an easy way to track Legislative actions made by City Council, and view agendas/minutes/videos of Planning Commission, and other City commissions/committees. iLegislate app would allow Council members a consistent way to view Council and Planning Commission packets on the iPad, including past packets and videos. 5
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 3 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1) Streamline city web content for new businesses (Small Business Workshop follow‐up). Created the www.InBusinessCupertino.com website landing page to include: “How to Start a Business in Cupertino” booklet (English and Chinese versions); Small Business Symposium workshop videos; copies of The BizBuzz business newsletter; links to 2013 demographics, Eats 95014, and other resources. Will continue to assess the needs of businesses and add helpful resources. 2) “How to Start a Business in Cupertino” pamphlet (in multiple languages). The booklet was published and distribution began on 7/19/13. Booklet has been translated into Chinese (traditional). Both versions are posted on the Economic Development (InBusinessCupertino.com) website. Distribute both English and Chinese versions at the Library and other community centers. Identify what additional languages are needed for translation. 3) Seminars for new small businesses (held in multiple languages). Held a successful first annual Small Business Symposium on 7/19/13. City is co‐sponsoring Chamber/AABC’s “How to Start a Business” seminar (presented in Chinese) in November and Department of Environmental Health (DEH) workshop for restaurants (presented in Chinese) on 10/21/13. Will continue to seek outreach opportunities to reach diverse population. Looking to host business workshops or “Lunch & Learn” sessions on a quarterly basis. 6
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 4 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. Submitted Symposium for SVLG Red Tape into Red Carpet Award. Co‐sponsored a “Social Media for Small Business” workshop on January 24, 2014. 4) Increased coordination with the Chamber of Commerce. Regularly scheduled bi‐weekly City‐Chamber staff meetings have been effective in discussing upcoming issues, as well as identifying ways in which to collaborate. Met with new Chamber Executive Director and New Board President to discuss goals. Will continue to meet with Chamber staff and board to strengthen working relationships and co‐sponsor events. 5) Launch a “Shop Local” campaign. “Shop Cupertino” message is printed on City’s reusable bags and ordinance signage. A formal campaign plan is under development. Promoting local businesses through “Eats 95014” dining guide app and working on an online Visitors & Community Guide. In April 2014, staff will launch a GreenBiz community discount card to promote certified green businesses in Possibly work with Communications Division on a “Thanks for Giving” volunteer campaign which may involve shopping discounts. 7
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 5 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. Cupertino and incentivize residents to shop among local environmentally‐minded merchants. 6) Enhance business access to city services including GreenBiz and emergency preparedness. GreenBiz and emergency preparedness information for businesses have been included in the “How to Start a Business in Cupertino” booklet. Program pamphlets are also regularly distributed at events and meetings with businesses. Further, the Economic Development newsletter (BizBuzz) now regularly features a certified GreenBiz, as well as promotes trainings and events. 7) Work with Economic Development Commission to prepare an Economic Development Strategic Plan ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES 8
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 6 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. 1) Develop a plan for financing and implementing solar generation at the Service Center and exploring a partnership with the Library District for solar installation on the Library Building (with PW). Cupertino joined Alameda County’s Regional Renewable Energy Procurement (R‐REP) project in March 2013. The RFP for the project, including Cupertino’s two sites (Civic Center & Service Center) was issued on September 18, 2013 for vendors to consider. Vendor proposals were due in December 2013. Proposal evaluations will be conducted by the R‐REP team in January‐February 2014 and vendors will be selected in February 2014. Agency negotiations with selected vendor(s) are expected to begin in March/April 2014 2) Prepare a Climate Action Plan (CAP) as required by State law. On March 18, 2014, the Council authorized a contract with the consultant for the project. The following schedule is proposed for the project: Workshops – April/May 2014 Draft CAP – June/July 2014 Final CAP – December 2014 3) Fully develop the utility costs accounting program. Staff benchmarked energy and water use among municipal facilities and parks using EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager (as required by AB1103). In an effort to both confirm past utility conservation project’s success and further gauge municipal energy and water savings opportunities, staff will deploy a cloud‐based enterprise carbon accounting software tool (Hara). The City’s utility accounting tool will be available for internal use in early FY14‐15 and the utility consumption findings generated through the new tool will be shared with Council at that time. Under consideration is whether the analytics generated from Hara will be made available through the City’s open data platform. 4) Review procurement and fleet management policies for best environmental practices. Staff initiated an analysis of alternative fuel vehicles to inform the FY13‐14 Vehicle Replacement Schedule and address the City’s 2008‐adopted In addition to updating the Vehicle Replacement Policy and EPP, staff completed an alternative fuel vehicle strategy FY13‐14 to ensure the City is leveraging fleet best management practices (e.g. 9
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 7 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. Environmentally Preferable Procurement Policy (EPP). Fleet recommendations will occur each fiscal year and will consider direct purchase or leasing procurement alternatives. This effort anticipates further revisions to the City’s Vehicle Replacement Policy and updates to the City’s EPP. vocational specifications), funding opportunities, and regional joint procurement offerings. To further reduce vehicle‐related emissions within municipal operations and parking impacts at the Civic Center, staff will work to implement alternative commute recommendations as a means of achieving new SB1339 requirements. 5) Expand “Growing Green Blocks” program to include sustainability and resilience activities. In FY13‐14, sustainability staff worked in partnership with block leaders to expand energy efficiency and water conservation services within Cupertino neighborhoods through its Acterra‐supported Growing Greener Blocks campaign. Through friendly neighbor‐to‐neighbor competitions, as well as the introduction of a Do‐It‐Yourself (DIY) toolkit available for checkout at the Cupertino Library, HouseCall participation increased to over 325 homes and ~ $75,000 participating household savings. Green@Home/Growing Greener Blocks program participation is anticipated to double in FY14‐15 with the introduction of a new online home energy assessment software program (Bidgely), funded through a Silicon Valley Energy Watch Community Energy Champions Grant (CECG). The DIY toolkit itself was so successful that Silicon Valley Energy Watch is rolling it out across all Santa Clara County Libraries in the spring of FY13/14. 6) Develop a sustainability consulting model, leveraging lessons learned from GreenBiz & green@school The City has been approached by adjacent agencies to offer sustainability services (e.g. energy efficiency benchmarking, climate action planning, green business engagement, community conservation services) among smaller Staff will design a fee‐for‐service sustainability consulting menu/proposal for interested agencies. Should interest exist, staffing support will be supplemented through the Climate Core Bay Area Program in FY14‐15. Included in this list will be a new campaign, developed in FY13/14 titled 10
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 8 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. communities. Staff is initiating work to launch a GreenBiz program in two new communities, funded, in part, by the CECG and anticipates interest of those agencies to expand into other service sectors. green@school, which supports school site health, wellness, and sustainability through a student‐led certification program that parallels GreenBiz. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1) Heart of the City Specific Plan Council provided direction in August 2013 to study side setbacks and residential density for projects. The street side setback will be clarified in the first phase. City staff is currently working with consultant, MIG, to prepare the proposed HOC street side yard setback amendments. 11
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 9 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. 2) General Plan Amendment to review land use alternatives that include options for City‐wide development allocations (office, commercial, hotel, and residential), as well as building heights and densities for corridors, special centers, and seven study areas, including the Vallco Shopping District. Project was authorized by the City Council in March 2013 Community Workshops held in July and October 2013 and January 2014. Planning Commission and City Council study sessions on the proposed land use alternatives scheduled on February 19, 2014 and March 4, 2014, respectively to finalize alternatives to be studied. Combined EIR process for General Plan and Housing Element underway. Joint CC/PC Study Session on draft General Plan Amendment concepts scheduled for April 1, 2014. Draft EIR tentatively expected in June 2014. Final EIR tentatively expected in August 2014. PC and CC hearings tentatively scheduled for September/October 2014. 3) Heart of the City Specific Plan Council provided direction in August 2013 to study side setbacks and residential density for projects. The street side setback will be clarified in the first phase. City staff is currently working with consultant, MIG, to prepare the proposed HOC street side yard setback amendments. Proposed HOC street side setback amendments to be reviewed by PC and CC in Summer/Fall 2014. Other Zoning Ordinance (residential density, etc.) and HOC amendments to be reviewed as part of General Plan/Housing Element process. 12
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 10 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. 3) Consider an amendment to the General Plan Housing Element (2014‐2022) to accommodate the most recent ABAG RHNA allocation. City Council authorized project on November 4, 2013. Workshops and stakeholder meetings held between December 2013 and February 2014 to review recommended list of housing sites. Planning Commission and Council study sessions held on February 19, and March 4, 2014 to finalize list of sites to be studied in EIR. Combined EIR for General Plan and Housing Element underway. Draft EIR expected in June 2014. Final EIR expected in August 2014. Council adoption of Draft Housing Element expected in October 2014. The Draft Housing Element to be sent to HCD for review Final Housing Element adoption to be completed by January 31, 2015 4) Review parking requirements for various land uses in the Zoning ordinance. In February, the Planning Commission recommended adding the project to the upcoming 2014‐15 work program. Proposed to begin in early 2015 after completion of the General Plan Amendment. 5) Update Conceptual Plans (North De Anza and South De Anza) To be updated in conjunction with the General Plan Amendment and Housing Element. 13
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 11 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. 6) Implement “paperless” permit application system. Software under development by CSI Magnet in consultation with Building, Planning, Public Works and Finance. Launch has been delayed to accommodate coordination with the consultant team related to development of internal processes and migration of existing data. Estimated launch of Building and mobile module, June 2014. Estimated project completion, October 2014. 7) Update Below Market Rate Housing Manual and Nexus Study. To be reviewed as part of the Housing Element. The review will also include pending litigation on the issue. 8) Evaluate a “Teacher Housing” project in partnership with a non‐profit developer. To be reviewed as part of the Housing Element. To be pursued in coordination with and upon initiation by the school districts and/or non‐profit developer. 9) Revise Private Tree Ordinance (to streamline process and eliminate disincentives). Community meeting held on October 30, 2013. Reviewed by Planning Commission in December 2013. City Council study session to review options ‐ April 2014. 10) Continue to work on the Parkside Trails project to facilitate residential development and dedication of a creek corridor and park parcel on a 43‐acre hillside property Applicant resubmitted plans and information for technical studies – March 2014. Environmental review (MND) to be completed by April/May 2014. Draft EIR –May/June 2014. Planning Commission and Council review of project – July/August 2014. 14
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 12 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. 11) Apple Campus 2 project Council approved project on Oct. 15, 2013 Building permits for Phase 1 submitted and under review Tree Removal and demolition underway Grading expected to commence shortly 12) Prepare comprehensive Planning and building fee study Building and Planning fees should be comprehensively reviewed every 5‐7 years. Last review was in 2007. 15
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 13 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1) Prepare Sidewalk Plan. a. Review ADA Transition Plan provisions b. Review Municipal Code provisions related to sidewalk improvements c. Consider Safe Routes to School and other funding sources a. Negotiating contract for ADA Transition Plan update. b. Anticipate work effort in spring of 2014 for code review. c. Continue to scan for any potential funding sources to promote sidewalk development. 2) Implement programs to preserve and enhance pavement condition throughout the City. Increased funding for the annual asphalt project over the last three years has benefited the street network condition. Additional funding is needed to prevent the pavement condition index (PCI) from falling below the current value 64. To improve PCI and minimize the amount of deferred maintenance, annual funding of $6.5M is needed for the next five years. The annual asphalt report presented to Council in April of 2014 will detail several scenarios of PCI for allocated budgets. Preventative maintenance programs of fogseal and crackfill have completed several years of improvement. 3) Continue to develop and implement measures and policies to comply with the new requirements of the City’s storm water discharge permit. Installed 117 trash capture devices (inlet screens and basket inserts) on 68 drainage inlets in litter‐generating retail areas (Oct 2012); Implemented Reusable Bag Ordinance 10/1/13; Participated in San José’s CEQA study resulting in a Prioritizing compliance with Litter Reduction mandates of 40% by July 1st; 70% by 7/1/2017 and 100% by 7/1/2022. Preparing to submit long term plan, due to Regional Water Quality Control Board end of January 2014. Will increase on‐land cleanups and outreach to high schools; increase 16
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 14 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. Neg. Dec to enable the City to proceed with an EPS foam food ware ban. enforcement of anti‐litter ordinance, street sweeping in retail areas, installation of curb inlet screens; and purchase solar compactor recycling & trash bins for litter‐generating pedestrian routes. 4) Review Fleet Management policies. a. Update Managed Vehicle Replacement Program i. Consider complete lifecycle costs ii. Evaluate vehicle/equipment sharing with other agencies The Public Works Department is collaborating with the City Manager’s Office and the Finance Department regarding fleet requirements, characterizing use and updating fleet policies to consider alternatives that are green and cost effective. Non Service Center vehicles have the most promise for electric / hybrid alternatives. As these vehicles are retired, all alternatives will be analyzed. A two year agreement with Town of Los Gatos & Campbell was implemented in 2013. A storm drain vacuum truck from Los Gatos has been successfully used to clean the storm drain system. 5) Develop Civic Center Plan. a. Financing Plan b. Solar/alternative energy options c. Enlarge Library Story Room A design consultant and an environmental consultant were selected and agreements for services were approved in March 2014. A kick‐off meeting with the consultant teams and city staff was held on March 10th. The overall term for the development of the master plan is 10 months. A meeting with Library stakeholders will be held in March. A community survey regarding the Civic Center Master Plan will be conducted as part of the Earth Day Festival activities. 6) Implement major CIP projects. a. Environmental Education Center b. Steven Creek Phase II c. Dog Park a. The re‐bid of the Environmental Education Center, Outdoor Covered Shelter, and Blacksmith Shop Renovation was completed in February. a. Bid results and a recommendation to award a contract will be submitted for Council consideration on April 1st. Subject to Council award, construction to start at the site in June, after the bird breeding/nesting season is largely 17
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 15 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. b. Construction is substantially complete, plant establishment continues into April. c. Construction of the Dog Park was completed in February, followed by a soft‐opening allowing use. over. b. Anticipate opening of trail and grand opening event by in July 2014. c. A dedication event is scheduled for April. 8) Participate in Stevens Creek Trail planning process. Staff regularly participates in support of the Sunnyvale‐led project; staff attends regular working team meetings and provides input as needed. Continue to participate in and support the Sunnyvale‐led project; attend regular working team meetings and provide input as needed. 9) Review maintenance levels for City facilities Develop maintenance standards, review resource requirements, and current levels of effort. 10) Prepare process to award new solid waste franchise Existing franchise will likely not be subject to its automatic extension and will need to be re‐bid. 18
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 16 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPRTMENT 1) Facilitate the Stevens Creek to McClellan Ranch Corridor Master Plan RFP issued 12/13 Award of contract 2/18/14 2) Sports Center a. Repair the Sports Center leaning retaining wall. b. Construct the Sports Court. c. Analyze the tennis resurfacing project d. Consider lighting Stevens Creek Blvd. side courts The schedule for these projects was adjusted so as to begin construction in September 2014 after the spring/summer high‐use season at the Sport Center. a. Consultant engaged to manage investigation and design of repair. b. Consultant selection for design and documentation is underway. c. Plan for the installation of electrical conduit during construction of the wall and sports court projects so as to facilitate the addition of lighting in the future. a. Bid the retaining wall project in August 2014 for construction in Fall 2014. b. Bid the Sports Court project in August 2014 for construction in Fall 2014. c. Staff will analyze the most efficient improvement scenarios (surface only, versus, grind‐down/redo) for the resurfacing project. 19
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 17 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. 3) Explore the potential for expanding Blackberry Farm operations. Will be addressed with the Corridor Master Plan. Programs have been added to enhance community involvement in FY 13/14 4) Restart the Stocklmeir Task Force for discussion on a legacy farm project since creek restoration work and trail building will be done in 2013‐2014 Spring/Summer 2014. Will be addressed with the Corridor Master Plan. Orange trees were harvested in 2013 and will be pruned & harvested in 2014 with food going to local food banks. A project to consider the city land uses along the improved Stevens Creek trail, between Stevens Creek Blvd. and McClellan Rd. is underway. This planning project will include the planning of the Stocklmeir orchard property. The Stocklmeir Task Force will be included among the stakeholders to participate in the planning process. 5) Replace the recreation registration software with a cloud‐based software version to be accessed at any City facility. In progress. Staff is assessing software options with the intention of implementation in 2014/15. 6) Install a splash pad at Blackberry Farm pool area. Included in FY 13/14 CIP. Actual project to be completed in FY 14/15. This project is in the 5‐year budget to be funded in FY 2015 (refer to page 85 of FY 2014 CIP Budget). Initiate design in summer 2014. 20
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 18 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. 7) Expand and integrate Block Leader Neighborhood Watch and Disaster Preparedness Programs. All three programs have been moved to the Parks and Recreation Department , including the Sister City program 8) Utilize Block Leader Program to provide “grass roots” notification to residents of community development and/or public works projects. Expansion planned through integration of our Love Your Park program. Current example is outreach to Portal Park neighbors to discuss and inform the new Collins School ball field. Pilot program at Wilson Park to be requested with FY 14/15 CIP. 9) Implement an ongoing, active partnership with Public Works to identify improvements and enhance our neighborhood parks, including an ongoing park maintenance schedule and Park Master Plan Mutually agreed to maintenance standards are being established with improvements identified by park. Potential CIP projects will be identified in order of need Master Planning to be implemented including, neighborhood outreach via Block Leaders. 10) Explore potential of partnerships with the SCC Library, YMCA and other groups to enhance/expand programs. Initial outreach meetings started in 2/14 11) Facilitate a City‐wide survey of users and potential users to identify the facilities and programming needs of our community. Will be addressed with the Corridor Master Plan 21
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 19 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. 12) Negotiate a new agreement with the SCC Sheriff and assist in the task force to possibly relocate the Sheriff substation. Negotiations tentatively scheduled for Fall 2014. Search for new substation is underway due to lease expiration in June 2014. 13) Increase Senior Case Management services to accommodate increasing demand Current case load is twice the recommended average, and the demand is increasing. 22
2014/2015 City Council Work Program Project Current Status Comments and Next Steps 2014/2015 Council Work Program Page 20 of 20 Items in blue represent new work projects. AMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1) Restructure the budget process and document to increase transparency. Annual budget process moved to City Manager’s office. Year one of two completed Year two in process and will contain new policies and schedules. Year three is anticipated to finalize the Performance Measures section. 2) Negotiate long term (three year plus) contracts that are fair, financially sustainable and competitive in the local labor market. Completed negotiations in July 2013. Contract term 7/1/13‐6/30/16. Contract with HRA provider‐define plan features Re‐opener for retiree medical plan options in November and December 2013. 3) Implement a back to work/modified duty policy. Policy draft done as of 10/13, .implemented November 2014. Admin Services will be reviewing all financial and HR Policies in the new 1‐2 years with the goal of updating/adding new policies in place by 2016. 4) Pursue legislation to correct our TEA/ERAF inequity allocations. Cupertino plus 3 other cities hired Aaron Reed & Assoc. to champion SB629. Unfortunately, this bill did not move forward in 2013. The task force has decided not to pursue in 2014 due to low probability of success. 5) Replace the City’s obsolete financial software. Assessment of software is underway with RFP in process. Software Demos complete. Reference Checks Site Visits Contract Negotiation Final contract will go before Council for Approval 23