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7. STUDY SESSION A. Fiscal year 2007/2008 Budget Study Session No. 2 1. Water and Sewer Funds (PowerPoint Presentation on file.) Public Works Services Director Barwacz gave the opening comments explaining that sewer charge estimates were difficult to determine with final estimate information coming after staff reports were completed. PWS Superintendent Rosas made the presentation of the water enterprise fund with an overview of the status of the fund, significant budget changes in the coming fiscal year, and some of the accomplishments of the last fiscal year. PWS Superintendent Harang explained that the presentation focuses on the current budget and she further outlined the increases as a result of recent data. Council Members asked various questions. M/S Howard /Aguirre to accept the budget for the funds as presented. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. 2. Redevelopment Agency Budget for Fiscal Year 2007/08 — City Council /Redevelopment A_gency Board Redevelopment Manager Moeller explained the proposed budget. (PowerPoint Presentation on file.) Housing and Economic Development Manager Webb gave a report on housing and economic development. Council asked questions pertaining to a timeline for building on the Bradford Street site. City Manager Everett stated that a timeline should be presented to the Council in the near future on this topic. A request for a study session on the status of Block 2 was also made. Redevelopment Manager Moeller further discussed events, improvements and projects being conducted or proposed in the downtown area. Council Members thanked staff and expressed pride in the downtown improvements. Questions were asked about the Legal Aid Society agreement and its effect on low income housing and other programs. Staff explained the projected impacts. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING JUNE 25, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 435