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B. Vice Mayor Foust - stated that the Charter Amendments ad hoc committee consisting of her and Council Member Howard will be bringing to the Council some Charter amendment proposals at the July 9 meeting. During that topic, the fact that both the Port and the Library are somewhat separate under the Charter will be discussed. Separate from that subject, she stated that she recently noticed in the Port Commission minutes that the Commission adjourned to the June 13 meeting and one of the agenda items was the selection of new officers for the next year. She confirmed that on the June 13 meeting, before the new Commissioner was seated, that the existing Commissioners decided to elect new officers for 2007 -2008. The new Chair is Lew Miller, the new Vice Chair is Dick Dodge, and the new Secretary is Larry Aikins. C. Council Member Howard — regarding the Charter Amendments ad hoc committee, asked City Attorney Yamamoto about deadlines for reporting to him any proposed amendments. Yamamoto responded that he would be following up with the ad hoc committee as a result of the memorandum that he sent to the Library Board, Port Commission and Planning Commission advising them of the proposed amendments and asking if they had any questions or concerns to contact him. He stated that he had not yet received any response. She further asked in regards to the Redevelopment Agency budget, whether Redevelopment Manager Moeller would return with information regarding sponsorship of events and activities of both private and non - profit groups designed to bring people downtown. She asked for guidelines used to choose the different groups, what the criteria is, and how are we evaluating programs before and after the event. D. Council Member Bain — asked about the status of the recruitment process of the Community Tree Board. City Clerk Howe stated that the application deadline is June 29 and the process will defined soon thereafter. E. Mayor Pierce — stated that if you have questions about the recycling programs and services being planned and that SBWMA is holding a meeting on June 20. Any concerns should be referred to Finance Director Ponty. She asked if Council expected staff to return with an update on the sign ordinance. She reminded the community about the Friday concerts at Courthouse Square and the other concerts throughout the city. SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 18, 2007 PAGE 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 426