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the regional ferry system in the Bay Ama. The Authority has received $12,000,000.00 in funding from the State Legislature to begin their work. One of the recommendations being implemented is to have both a technical advisory board and a community advisory board. The members of the community board are to be a composition of many different members throughout the community, but additionally, any cities that have been recognized as potential terminal sites, such as Redwood City, are to be involved in the community advisory board process. She further stated that one of the Council priorities has been to become more involved in regional transportation solutions and Redwood City is primed and ready to be involved in a Bay Area regional ferry system. This endorsement and potential appointment would enable her to be involved in the planning process and report information on a regular basis to the Council. M/S Jordan/Ira to Authorize Mayor Ruskin to send letter of endorsement of Council Member Diane Howard to the Community Advisory Board of San Francisco Bay Water Transit Authority. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER I}1-08 B. Consideration of City Council Compensation: (905) Vice Mayor Claire explained this item is before the Council for the third time and reiterated that the Council has had a 36% increase in cost of living since 1990 and the Council has not received an increase in that same 10 year period. The intent in 1990 was for Council to reconsider compensation each year. Council Member Pierce asked how compensation increase tbr employees is determined. City Manager Everett explained that there are two ways. As was performed for the Council compensation, a survey of cities is done; the median is noted, deleting Redwood City from that group, and focus on the median figure. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is also considered, which currently is 5.5%. The two factors are then used to balance and set compensation with the goal of meeting the median figure. Council Member Jordan stated the idea of appointing an advisory committee to discuss the best process tbr compensation consideration is a good one. She further stated it should be tied to objectives, possibly tied in with the priority setting session, and discussion of raises in ensuing years should be based on objectives. Council Member Howard stated the idea of citizen involvement warrants discussion Council Member Ira stated the Council should use the same methodology as with other compensation studies, bring the salary up to the median and attach a cost of living adjustment. He stated he would support a salary adjustment up to $750.00 a month, and tying into COLA thereafter. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTES Book No.5§ Page NO. 326