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Discussion followed concerning the City's request to agencies receiving City funds for financial statements and a statement as to the anticipated use of the funds and the lack of such information from the Chamber of Commerce. Jack Castle, President, Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber is working on new projects to upgrade the City and obtain partial support from other sources. Mr. Castle said the Chamber is trying to encourage quality firms to develop here, and he can provide figures on that program. Larry Buckmaster, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce, stated that the City's contribution is used as a portion of several programs, all related to economic development of the City, and it is difficult to be specific about amounts allocated to each, but he can provide figures to Council. Nita Spangler, 970 Edgewood Road, said she would like to have more citizen involvement in Chamber affairs. The motion failed by majority voice vote which Mayor Britschgi determined to be 2 to 5. M /S: Chandler /Mosher to withhold approval of the proposed allocation to the Chamber of Commerce pending receipt of detailed financial information as to the proposed use of the allocation requested. (See Minutes 6/13/84) Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 84 -97 In response to question, Mr. Smith stated that figures from other cities in the County suggest Redwood City's allocation to the Convention & Visitors Bureau is comparable. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned at 12:30 p.m. to a lunchtime executive session for the purpose of considering labor relations. Council reconvened to the Budget Study Session at 1:15 p.m. TRANSPORTATION (pp 29 -36) Director of Public Works Addiego presented the program, noting that his department will work with the Parks and Recreation Department in a sidewalk /tree improvement program which is included in the Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Addiego and City Manager Smith commented regarding the street sweeping program and attention was called to City Council-action of June 4, 1984, concerning approaches to the problems presented. ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT AND PROTECTION, (pp 37 -46) Budget Study Session 6/9/84 Page 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 37