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B. John Mooney, candidate for Council, spoke to the issue of affordable housing in Redwood City and recommended a task force of Councilmembers, representatives from the school district) trade unions and developers to come up with ideas for affordable housing such as a lower property tax rate for the 1 st year or lower mortgage rate. Councilmembers thanked Mr. Mooney and described the City's commitment to affordable housing, the Wyndham Place development, the affordable units added to the Lido Development and the MainlMiddlefield development. The Council advised there is already such a task force in place - the City's Housing and Human Concerns committee - and described the City's 1 st time homebuyer programs. C. Joe Steinfeld, candidate for Council, described his presentation on saving downtown trees to the Pride and Beautification Committee, commented on the discussion at the August 29 Council meeting regarding the pros and cons of Redevelopment status, and reiterated his objections to the $120,000 per unit subsidy at Wyndham Place. D. John Mooney, candidate for Council, stated that in light of the budget situation and the police budget so thin, Council should review its priorities and not treat all priorities equally. Mr. Mooney recommended that the Council first fund fire, police) sewer, water and street programs before considering the needs of the non-profit organizations listed on the Consent Calendar. Councilwoman La Berge, candidate for Council, described the open and public budget and priority setting process and advised that the non-profit organizations receiving financial assistance provide a much needed service to youth and others in the City and they deliver their vital services better than any other agency one could find. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CONSENT CALENDAR MIS: GREENALCHIGASP ARINI TO WAIVE READING OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS AND APPROVE OTHER ITEMS. ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE. A. Approve the Minutes ofthe regular Council Meeting of August 29, 1994, as submitted; MINUTE ORDER NO. 94-202 B. Approve appointment of police officer at third step in salary range; MINUTE ORDER NO. 94-203 MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Page No. 380 Regular Meeting Minutes September 12, 1994 Page 2