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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 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 M/S 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. (308) MINUTE ORDER 07 -131 JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING JULY 9, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page 446