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newsletter move to electronic format, and this item is to come back in September. One <br /> Council Member would like to have donations be allowed at concerts as a revenue stream <br /> because in her opinion in hard times people want to be part of the solution. Four Council <br /> Members opposed cuts to the HSFA and the Civic Cultural Commission at this juncture. <br /> One Council Member added that these do not need to be on the table now but can be <br /> looked at in September for a review if indeed these are part of the core services. One <br /> Council Member would like to see a split between the two and an assessment of each one <br /> and how much staffing time is spent on these. <br /> Council consensus was to address the following items as part of leveraging <br /> opportunities at the September 14, 2009 budget follow-up discussions: PAL (Police <br /> Activities League) and Parks and Recreation Services assessment of what is <br /> provided by each; HSFA and Civic Cultural Commission evaluating if these are long <br /> term sustainable initiatives; costs associated with the Tree Board; CERT <br /> (Community Emergency Response Team) and the costs associated with providing <br /> it; possibility of sponsors for certain events; looking at the newsletter in electronic <br /> format; revenue enhancements and creativity on the issue of wages and benefits. <br /> Mayor Foust mentioned economic development and looking at the strategic initiatives as a <br /> way of restructuring and realigning. She wants to see a push on economic development <br /> to assist in future budget discussions. She supports new businesses and more green <br /> industries. She provided a list of what businesses bring to the community. Council <br /> consensus was to conceptually approve the City Manager's recommended budget <br /> as proposed and in September 14 look at the other items discussed throughout the <br /> evening. The strategic plan will be addressed in more detail at next week's second <br /> Budget Study Session and the Council confirmed the agenda for the evening. <br /> (The above mentioned item lasted between 7:15 p.m. and approximately 10:18 p.m. For the full <br /> content of the discussion please view the archived web stream for the meeting of June 15, 2009 at <br /> http://www.redwoodcitv.orq/qovernment/council/agendas/2009/mov 090615.htmi select the correct <br /> agenda item). <br /> 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <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 /> City Advocate Weekly Issue No. 20-2009 and 21-2009. Council may direct staff to <br /> act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority <br /> Focus available in City Clerk's Department). <br /> Two Council Members reported on the following items: <br /> -Council Member Pierce announced an all day forum on the Grand Boulevard Initiative <br /> that will take place at the Little Fox Theater from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 20, 2009. <br /> -Council Member Bain announced that he took part on a fundraiser for pediatric cancer <br /> research and he was glad he did it. The website is http://www.stbaldricks.orq/ The Mayor <br /> complimented Council Member Bain on his gesture of support. <br /> SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 2009 <br /> MINUTES PAGE 7 <br />