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Council asked for the estimated losses due to Costco closing down and were told by the City Manager that the loss was estimated at $150,000 for '07-'08, and for the current budget year, since they were closing down and reopening, there would be a$180,000 net increase. Council asked for the one-year operating cost estimates for the Redwood Shores Library and were given the figure of $530,000 annual operating staff/operating costs. The Mayor offered the idea of looking back a number of years and note how their actions in relationship to worse case scenario projections ultimately panned out successfully. Council asked, based on trends, where and what kind of business may be drawn to the City. Council stated they are working with the Chamber to fill in downtown store space. Council reiterated that the cost of the initiative needed to be added to the budget projections. Council asked if Human Resources needed additional resources in order to come up with additional equitable healthcare solutions and were told they had adequate resources at this time, but may require future employee growth to accommodate new � program implementations. Mr. Ponty shared his projections. Council asked about photo red light revenue projections and staff responded that they are projecting $187,000 of additional revenue in the budget. Council asked if there is a fuel cost estimate for the City, especially in keeping with the global fuel cost concerns and were told by Terence Kyaw, Fleet Manager, that the Ciry, to date, has used 174,000 gallons of fuel (diesel and unleaded) at a cost of $539,000 with the average per gallon cost of $3.09. City Manager Ingram presented an overview of Council Priorities. He added that these included economic development, public safety, transportation and traffic, government operations and the new General Plan, future funding opportunities and strategic reconciliation of the City's economic future. He spoke to the Council's additional priority of public engagement and the multiple youth programs. Public Comment Mike Bursak asked for Council's support in the budget for the continuance of the 7 grade tour of the city's historical areas that takes place every May. Mayor Foust deferred to Ms. Centeno for information on the future of this project's funding. Ms. Centeno stated she would look into further funding. Council stated rather than putting them through the grant process, it could perhaps come back to Council for funding. Council stressed how strapped schools are. Acting Community Development and Services Director, Chu Chang, stated they are prepared to cover the cost of the program in question resolving the issue at this point. Mr. Bursak expressed his thanks from the audience. Council Discussion Council recommended a process by which the Council reviews revenue opportunities and market variability on an ongoing basis in order to meet future goals. Council suggested advocating to the state a more comprehensive statewide budget that could positively affect the City. SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIU JUNE 16, 2008 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 124