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Council consensus was for staff to return on July 23 with report that briefly explains and reiterates the statements made and appropriate language changes. 9. COMMITTEE REPORT - A. Adoption of resolution authorizing submission of certain specified amendments to the Redwood City Charter to the voters of the City of Redwood City at the Consolidated General Municipal Election of November 6, 2007. Direct the City Attorney to prepare impartial analysis with respect to the proposed Charter amendments. Authorize Council Members to sign ballot arguments in favor of the proposed Charter amendments. City Attorney Yamamoto explained that the Charter ad hoc review committee consisted of Vice Mayor Foust and Council Member Howard. Various issues were studied with respect to amendment of the Charter. The recommendation is that the Charter be amended by placing before the voters a measure to change the terms of office for the Planning Commission and library Board from three years to four years, and to change the term of office for Port Board Member from five years to four years. Mike Giari, Executive Director for the Port of Redwood City, stated that he transmitted a memorandum to City Attorney Yamamoto that was distributed to the City Council. Mr. Giari stated that he met with Council Members Hartnett and Ira to discuss the topic. He reiterated from the Port's staff point of view that this would not necessarily be an improvement in his opinion due to the fact that decreasing the term of office gives one less year of an experienced and knowledgeable Commissioner. Council Member Hartnett thanked Mr. Giari, and Commissioners Aikins and Dodge for the discussion on the proposed change. He confirmed with Mr. Giari that the full Commission has not taken a vote on a position on this topic. He further confirmed the points made by Commissioners Aikins and Dodge at the referenced meeting as their individual points of view. Council Members asked how the term changes would be implemented. Ad hoc committee member Vice Mayor Foust requested that Council agree that the committee continue to meet with the City Attorney. She stated that one reason is to study term limits and another topic is to consider setting the library Board and Port Commission at 7 members rather than the current 5 members. She further explained that another topic for study is clarification as to why the Port and library operate as separate entities in one regard and not so separate in another. Council Member Ira stated that at the meeting with Port Commissioners Aikins, Dodge, and Executive Director Giari, the topic of subvention was discussed and the conclusion was that the Port is content with the subvention as is, that it is a good JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 9, 2007 PAGE 8