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One Council Member considers the government operations the DNA of the city and would <br /> like this concept incorporated. Paso Robles was an example of a city that recently went <br /> through a similar process of defining its mission. One Council Member mentioned the <br /> need to incorporate contemporary initiatives/issues such as the Grand Boulevard Initiative, <br /> urban design, and the work that is being done downtown. One Council Member is seeking � <br /> more alignment and clarity on the core services. It was asked that staff include in the <br /> glossary of terms a clear definition of what is a strategic goal. It was suggested that one <br /> or two sentences be included under the strategic initiatives to clarify what the subsequent <br /> goals are. It was mentioned that High Speed Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, and implications of <br /> SB 375 and AB 32 also need to in the horizon. It was suggested that the notion of being <br /> prepared for a city and county emergency be included as well as the richness of historic <br /> resources while encouraging smart growth. <br /> (Council discussed the Draft Strategic Plan in detail between approximately 9:55 p.m. and 10:55 <br /> p.m. For the full content of the discussion please view the archived web stream for the meeting of <br /> 06/22/09 at: http://www.redwoodcitv.orq/qovernment/council/aqendas/2009/mov 090622.html <br /> and please select the correct agenda item — Budget Session II). <br /> 9. 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. 22-2009. Council may direct staff to act on <br /> positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus <br /> available in City Clerk's Department). <br /> B. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates for the League of California Cities <br /> Annual Conference — September 16-18, San Jose. (209) Minute Order 09-130 <br /> M/S Hartnett/Ira to have Council Member Pierce and Mayor Foust be the voting delegate <br /> and the alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference. <br /> Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. <br /> C. Designation of a Permanent Delegate Representative for the City/County <br /> Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) body through <br /> December 2009. (209) Minute Order 09-131 <br /> Ira/Hartnett to have Council Member Pierce serve as the permanent delegate <br /> representative for the C/CAG. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. <br /> Mayor Foust made mention of a letter received from the Peninsula Cities Coalition and <br /> how Redwood City is being asked to join. Council briefly discussed the issue and <br /> consensus was to send a letter stating that at this time Redwood City is looking <br /> forward to working with other cities on the High Speed Rail process. <br /> M/S Howard/Pierce to extend the meeting until 11:10 p.m. Motion carried by <br /> unanimous voice vote. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD JUNE 22, 2009 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. <br /> Page No. 401 <br />