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<br />Vice Mayor Foust explained that after February 6 it was clear that Council had a <br />broad look at priorities and staff had not received clear direction in light of a flat <br />budget. The list of themes was developed and all comments, priorities from last <br />year and this year fit under the five themes. Council will be asked to look at the <br />themes and subcategories under them with three areas in mind, current and short <br />term, ongoing, and big picture long term. The dots will be used to drill the process <br />down. <br /> <br />City Manager Everett referred to staff report pages14-17 stating that the items that <br />could be costed have been and is the best estimate at this time. Once priorities <br />are developed, staff would bring budget amendments on each item listed as a <br />priority. It is expected that in June there will be a clearer idea of cost and whether <br />to proceed or not. The setting of priorities will occur with the understanding that <br />the real decision occurs in June when the packages come forward for <br />consideration. <br /> <br />Council Member Howard stated that on April 24 she will bring before Council a <br />very encouraging survey report and information to demonstrate that with a very <br />limited city investment and partners it will be possible to set up a pilot shuttle <br />service for Redwood City. No operation costs, liability or paperwork will be <br />required other than the two agencies coming to Council with updated reports. The <br />cost may be approximately $50,000. the first year and the Transportation Impact <br />funds of $250,000 earmarked for future shuttle service could be used for this <br />purpose. <br /> <br />Council Member Aguirre stated that she sees the themes as the overarching <br />guidelines/values from the previous year and do not require a dollar amount. She <br />further stated that under Downtown Redevelopment from the first session, <br />priorities for her are b) creative, diverse, and affordable housing on transit lines <br />and c) economic development: business retention, business promotion. She <br />explained that because infrastructure is prioritized in so many other areas she <br />would like to vote for economic development, particularly for the businesses that <br />have suffered during the downturn, and also would vote for housing downtown. <br /> <br />Council Member Hartnett agreed that the overarching themes reflect the values <br />and areas of concentration and alert the staff to opportunities to be fulfilled in the <br />future. The areas of concern for increase with the limited funds that may be <br />available relates to public safety - at least partial restoration of the service of <br />Engine 9 as downtown further develops. Secondly, a downtown public safety plan <br />that is related to Engine 9 and the police services. He stated that the posted sub <br />points do not allow for him to articulate his interest in the public safety plan for <br />downtown. Regarding transportation infrastructure, with respect to it being a no <br />monetary option, Council needs to advocate for the Woodside Road interchange <br />and Highway 84 so that the Transportation Authority any other revenue source <br />understands it is a City priority. He further stated that to vote for items that require <br />funding would be misleading given the budget situation. <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />MARCH 13, 2006 <br />PAGE 8 <br />