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<br />July 2002 through July 2005. He said that between the two years 48 positions were cut. <br />City Manager Ingram provided historical data on previous cuts and how the reductions <br />were never refilled. <br /> <br />Council consensus: <br />. Accept the recommended percentages for the use of reserves (330/0, 25%, and <br />10010 beginning on 09-10) allowing flexibility for further discussions <br />. Focus on equity and fairness and every department to be part of the solution <br />. Align resources with public needs and core responsibilities for each department <br />. Partner with other cities <br />. Continue communication efforts with staff at all levels in the organization <br />. Keep the reserves at an 180/0 level versus the policy recommended level of 15% <br />. Look and revisit the Parking Fund <br />. Look at revenue enhancement opportunities <br />. Understand this is a structural imbalance that will take a shared sacrifice to fix <br />. Be creative with solutions but provide choices <br />. Evaluate opportunities to review and assess the efficiency of certain departments <br />and consider economies of scales <br />. Review the Port of Redwood City subvention <br />. Align core purpose of departments with Council Initiatives and possibly sunset <br />obsolete programs <br />. Analyze and scrutinize enterprise funds understanding repercussions to the public <br />when multiple rate increases occur <br />. Increase revenues without increasing taxes <br />. Be open to economic development opportunities and what these bring - wider tax <br />base, more jobs and create a healthy economic development environment <br /> <br />Mayor Foust thanked everyone for their shared sacrifice and staff for taking this seriously. <br /> <br />The matter is to return on March 9, 2009 to reaffirm the Council's discussion. <br /> <br />City Manager Ingram clarified that the goal statements will come back for Council's input <br />and refinement. Council had specific questions on the following items: Canada College, <br />Carrington Hall use, business retention and the economic development position, code <br />enforcement update, use of technology in the areas of fire inspections and police areas. <br />Mayor Foust said that with the strategic initiatives, and in light of the budgetary situation, it <br />would be good if anything could be taken off the list. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />No Action Requested, for Information Only. <br /> <br />8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> <br />A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of <br />City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities <br />Priority Focus Bulletin No. 5-2009 and 6-2009. Council may direct staff to act on <br /> <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />FEBRUARY 23. 2009 <br />PAGE 7 <br />