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formula, it is important to maintain reserves and get back on schedule after the two years of increased subvention to the City, additional costs, and a decrease in tonnage. Executive Director Giari will be providing a quarterly report to the Council on important topics; the Council will be making a commitment to become more involved with other members with assistance of both the Council and community in seeking funding for such items as dredging. Council Member Hartnett stated that the Port and City have worked together in some areas but there is a desire to work together on other items and the question is what those items are. Recommendation MIS Foust/Aguirre to: 1. Adopt a 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. 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis with respect to the proposed Charter amendments. 3. Authorize Council Members Hartnett and Ira to sign the ballot arguments in favor of the proposed Charter amendments. 4. Continue ad hoc committee to study possible term limits, the number of members on the Library Board and Port Commission, and study and understanding of operations for both the Library and Port. MINUTe ORDER 07-131 RESOLUTION 14795 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS CERTAIN CHARTER AMENDMENTS AT THE CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Council Member Howard absent. 7 . MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST (CONTINUED) - C. Council Member Bain - announced that the 16th Annual Police Academy will begin on Thursday, September 6, 2007. The Academy is an 11-week program that offers an in depth look at the day to day experience of Police work. Community members can obtain an application by calling 780-7104 or visiting the City website. The topics to be covered are canine, drugs, traffic, forensics, vehicle theft, criminal law, communications, SWAT, jail, officer safety, use of force, DUI, firearms, defensive tactics, and role playing scenarios. D. Mayor Pierce - stated that at the recent Human Investment Project (HIP) luncheon, the City of Redwood City received recognition in appreciation for support and work the City has done with HIP. Commendations and proclamations were also received from Congressman Lantos and Assemblyman Ira Ruskin. Mayor Pierce also stated that for the next regular Council meeting she would be placing on the agenda a JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 9, 2007 PAGE 9