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. . I . - La Verne Atherly, 515 Cringle Drive, told Council about a report that was made to the Board of Directors of the Redwood Shores Homeowners Association last Thursday and - asked Council specific questions regarding City expenditures and citizens' input in decisions on projects in the Redwood Shores area. (I 00) Mayor Hartnett advised that the Redwood Shores Fire Station will cost over $1 million to build, armual operational costs will be in excess of $600,000, and not one dollar of that money comes ITom utilities users tax. Mayor Hartnett said there will be other costs associated with the fire station as well. He said the [mal budget for the fire station had not been prepared but to date there has been no issue with respect to any inability to fund the construction of the fire station. Mayor Hartnett said he was aware of some requests for three bays in the station, but had been assured by the fire department that two were adequate and would not inhibit expansion of services to include emergency medical services. Mayor Hartnett said in regard to the Redwood Shores Community Center, contrary to what Mr. AtherIy had heard, the Council has added space not limited it. He advised that the budget has not been prepared for that project but the intent is to build it to its fullest effect for the community. Mayor Hartnett said he was not aware of any requests ITom the Fish and Game Department having to do with the proposed playing fields at the Community Center. Councilman Claire said he was impressed by the amount of money in the C.I.P. budget designated for the Redwood Shores Neighborhood. He asked staff to prepare a report showing the amount of money that has been spent on Capital Improvements in the ~ Redwood Shores Neighborhood and the income that has been derived ITom the utilities users tax. MEMO 8/27/96 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. CONSENT CALENDAR MAYOR HARTNETT REMOVED ITEM 3.J. FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR TO BE DISCUSSED AT A LATER DATE. MIS: RUSKIN/CLAIRE TO WAIVE READING OF THE CO~SENT CALENDAR EXCEPT ORDINANCE TITLES, ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES; APPROVE OTHER ITEMS, EXCEPT ITEM 3.1; ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILMAN CLAIRE ABSTAINING FROM THE VOTE ON 3.A. DUE TO IDS ABSENCE; AND COUNCILMAN LEIPZIG VOTING "NO" ON ITEMS 3.P. 20, 21 AND 22. A Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 12, 1996 as submitted; MINUTE ORDER NO. 96-199 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 AUGUST 26, 1996 MINUTES Page No. 442 PAGE 5