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<br /> Superintendent Centeno presented the problem solving component which will focus on <br /> involving the community: <br /> Problem Solving <br /> . El Camino Real team; <br /> . Architect Advisory Committee and Planning staff team; <br /> . Create pilot program to implement Operation Clean Sweeps by utilizing teams of <br /> neighborhood association members and Public Works staff; <br /> . Neighborhood Strike Team; <br /> . RC 2000; <br /> . Volunteer Program; <br /> . City Hall Project team; <br /> . Conduct a feasibility study regarding a Library Foundation; <br /> Superintendent Centeno said the relationship between City Hall and the people of Redwood <br /> City is a good one and the staff is committed to improving customer service, communications <br /> and results. <br /> In response to Council questions, Superintendent Centeno advised that all the above <br /> objectives and programs are fully funded in the proposed budgets. <br /> In response to Council questions, Director Ingram and Finance Director Ponty described the <br /> current utility bill redesign which will be used to disseminate information city-wide. <br /> In response to Councilman Claire's questions, City Manager Everett and City Attorney <br /> Schricker said the Port budget had been adopted and will be presented to the Council at its <br /> annual joint meeting. <br /> MEMO 6/24/96 <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Mayor Hartnett asked if any member of the audience would like to address the Council. No <br /> one came forward. <br /> COUNCIL DISCUSSION <br /> Mayor Hartnett provided a summary of the proposed FY 1996/97 and FY 1997/98 budgets <br /> focusing on the decisions the Council will have to make on July I, 1996, the Council Meeting <br /> where the Budget Ordinance will be introduced. Mayor Hartnett discussed the $235,000 <br /> projected negative fund balance in FY 1997/98 and the many options the staff had provided. <br /> He said Council could raise revenues to make up that $235,000, reduce service levels to make <br /> up the difference, transfer ftom reserves, and Council needs to remember that there is an <br /> assumption in the budget that an NPDES program will be adopted that will generate <br /> - - - -- - - - -- -- - - - m- -- - -- m -- -- - -m - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- 0 -- - -- - -- --- - - - - - -- - _0 0 -- - -- - -- - 0 - - -- - --- - _0 0 - - -- - -- ---om - -- - -- -- - - - _0 -- - - - - - -- m ----- <br /> SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY SESSION JUNE 22,1996 <br /> MINUTES PAGE 20 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 <br /> Page No. 325 <br />