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Council Member Howard stated that on April 24 she will bring before Council a very encouraging survey report and information to demonstrate that with a very limited city investment and partners it will be possible to set up a pilot shuttle service for Redwood City. No operation costs, liability or paperwork will be required other than the two agencies coming to Council with updated reports. The cost may be approximately $50,000. the first year and the Transportation Impact funds of $250,000 earmarked for future shuttle service could be used for this purpose. Council Member Aguirre stated that she sees the themes as the overarching guidelines /values from the previous year and do not require. a dollar amount. She further stated that under Downtown Redevelopment from the first session, priorities for her are b) creative, diverse, and affordable housing on transit lines and c) economic development: business retention, business promotion. She explained that because infrastructure is prioritized in so many other areas she would like to vote for economic development, particularly for the businesses that have suffered during the downturn, and also would vote for housing downtown. Council Member Hartnett agreed that the overarching themes reflect the values and areas of concentration and alert the staff to opportunities to be fulfilled in the future. The areas of concern for increase with the limited funds that may be available relates to public safety — at least partial restoration of the service of Engine 9 as downtown further develops. Secondly, a downtown public safety plan that is related to Engine 9 and the police services. He stated that the posted sub points do not allow for him to articulate his interest in the public safety plan for downtown. Regarding transportation infrastructure, with respect to it being a no monetary option, Council needs to advocate for the Woodside Road interchange and Highway 84 so that the Transportation Authority any other revenue source understands it is a City priority. He further stated that to vote for items that require funding would be misleading given the budget situation. Council Member Bain stated that the discussion involves priorities, visions for the future and long term goals as opposed to two -term, two -year budget items and the two are not necessarily compatible with each other. He stated his belief that the outcome will be short term where staff should focus energy and it should be positioned in that way to the public. He advocated for the addition of half time ($52,000.) of an assistant traffic engineer position to complete a full time position. He stated the importance for a number of reasons such as taking a closer look at several issues which includes enhancing bicycle /pedestrian friendliness that will help reduce traffic congestion, is complimentary to a proposed shuttle program and will make the city safer. Traffic study around schools and speeders in the neighborhood are areas that residents express concern around. Mayor Pierce stated that one area where enough energy has not been placed is economic development although there is not a dollar amount listed. Another area JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 13, 2006 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 129