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programs, so that the intention of certain initiatives is clear. Mayor Foust thanked the presenters and concurred with the Redevelopment Agency priorities placing the following two at the top of the list: Market-Rate for sale projects and housing. Ms. Webb also answered some questions regarding the storefronts and the Bradford site. Council took a break at 8:55 p.m. Mayor Foust resumed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Mr. Chang covered the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) and its funds (presentation on file). Mr. Vorametsanti added to the topic and also touched on the levee issue. Mayor Foust thanked City Manager Ingram and Mr. Vorametsanti for their work with the community on the Redwood Shores levee issue. Council then heard about the two enterprise funds. Marilyn Harang and Just Ezell (Public Works Superintendents) covered the sewer and water funds respectively (presentation on file). Magda Gonzalez, Deputy City Manager made a presentation to Council on the topic of the Council's Draft Strategic Plan (presentation on file). She asked for Council's input on the vision, mission and guidelines. Council provided input to staff on these topics and had a discussion about what should be incorporated. Some of the comments included: this process is to serve as a model for other cities and some Council Members found that the mission was missing concepts such as safety, vibrancy and good. There was also agreement the following concepts are important: vibrancy, creating childcare opportunities and sustainability. Council concurred on dropping the word traffic from the strategic initiatives and keeping just transportation. One Council Member wanted a more participative model and wording it in a way that inspires the full community to be part of the vision. For example one Council Member suggested "Building a Great Community Together" as a possible vision. Some Council Members wanted to include safety, beautiful and public spaces, and aesthetics as part of the strategic goals. Others commented that the vision needs to be jazzed up, make it bigger. One Council Member wants the vision to be more inspiring and explicit about what Redwood City is about. One Council Member would like it to allude to civic engagement, quality of life, diversity, a community wide approach, as well as being proactive, fiscally prudent, sustainable, and cutting edge. One Council Member considers the government operations the DNA of the city and would like this concept incorporated. Paso Robles was an example of a city that recently went through a similar process of defining its mission. One Council Member mentioned the need to incorporate contemporary initiatives/issues such as the Grand Boulevard Initiative, urban design, and the work that is being done downtown. One Council Member is seeking more alignment and clarity on the core services. It was asked that staff include in the glossary of terms a clear definition of what is a strategic goal. It was suggested that one or two sentences be included under the strategic initiatives to clarify what the subsequent goals are. It was mentioned that High Speed Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, and implications of SB 375 and AB 32 also need to in the horizon. It was suggested that the notion of being prepared for a city and county emergency be included as well as the richness of historic resources while encouraging smart growth. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 22, 2009 PAGE 9