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Under the "Community/Civic Support" priority there was some discussion about identification of new parks and public spaces. Council discussed neighborhood revitalization but the consensus was to bring this item back for discussion in conjunction with the General Plan. Mr. Ingram explained that Genera! Plan consultants will focused on this area. On the topic of neighborhood rev'rtalization, some Council Members suggested having a conversation with the community present and against the backdrop of the General Plan. On the "Youth Agenda° priority, Council suggested reordering the bullet points. After some discussion it was agreed that"After schooi enrichment programs" should be added to this priority. Council also agreed to add a bullet point titled "Redwood City Youth Collaborate Initiative"to better reflect the Council interest in that area. Council also agreed with adding °New Parks and public spaces" under the Community/Civic Support" priority. Throughout the Council discussion staff provided information on various issues that needed clarification. Council took a br�eak at 9:22 p.m. and the meeting r�estarted at 9:35 p.m. Council then focused on the items that had budget implications (attachment four of the staff report). Council expressed an interest in seeing potential revenue increases with the budget process in June. There was Council consensus to add $50,000 to increase funding for citywide economic development initiatives with the Chamber of Commerce. On the item of the Emergency Preparedness trailers, Council would like staff to come back with an impiementation plan and various funding possibilities (this report to include information from a resource and communication standpoint). It was suggested that phasing the implementation should also be looked at. Under the Code Enforcement item, staff said that a new employee was just hired and staff can report back on the impacts of that position and the ambassador program. Council agreed with having some information about this topic in the budget packet and report back at a later time so Council can understand the nexus between the resources and the services provided. Council did �ot discuss infrastructure improvements because this matter will come to Council via the Capital Improvements Projects discussion in May. On the issue of "Funding for Pfanning Commission Training" Council discussed what might a reasonable amount be and what might be appropriate training. There was some discussion about including other bodies or not. After some discussion Council directed staff to come back with information on the proposed training, propose an amount and how it correlates to the professional development staff has available. It was suggested that it be clar�ed what is already being provided to the Planning Commission. Council agreed that this was solely for the Planning Commission. On the uCommunity Newsletter" item, there was consensus that this was a priority item for the Council. The Mayor said this is a direct mail piece to 38,000 households to be sent six times a year and it will highlight the community and a city department. Her main goal is to increase accessibility to information and build community. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MARCH 10, 2008 MINUTES PAGE 7