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Principal Planner Passanisi and Planning Manager Ekas took turns in showing a presentation (on file) to update Council on the background and process to date. Council posed questions and discussed, with staff, items that included budget, timeline, return on investment, the roles and relationship between Council and stakeholders, and concerns on how future generations may be impacted in terms of conservation, climate change, and housing. Both Council and staff agreed that this plan is very important and it will be time-consuming to work on. Council stated its concerns on how it may affect staff so that it is not derailed while other work needs to be done. Council directed staff to schedule regular progress updates in a timely manner at future meetings. Mayor Foust stated that on behalf of the General Plan Council Committee, which includes herself, Vice Mayor Howard, and Council Member Pierce, they are pleased with the community engagement and the interest from Council with the plan. 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 44-2007 and 45-2007. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). B. City Council Member Report of Conference/Meeting Attendance Council member Hartnett stated his concerns about what had occurred under Oral Communications regarding the topic of recycled water. He referred to a letter received by Council that was signed by 12 of the 15 task force members who had an opinion on the matter prior to it being presented to Council in an open and deliberative process. Mayor Foust stated that the Utilities Committee will meet on January 9, 2008 and that they will discuss the idea further on when this item comes back with a recommendation to Council possibly in January. Council Member Ira stated that the Utilities Committee did not have a specific timeframe in mind, but that they have been more concerned with looking at the long-term policy decisions. Council Member Aguirre thanked the Downtown Business Group, parents, children, community, and staff for their work on the Hometown for the Holidays event. She said this was one of the best ever fireworks display and parade and she noted that the event brings out community spirit. DECEMBER 10, 2007 PAGE 9 JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES