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Motion by Council Member Hartnett to have the money go into next years' budget by <br /> placing it back into the general fund. The maker withdrew the motion. <br /> M/S Bain/Hartnett to approve the staff report alternative. Motion carried 6-1 by <br /> electronic vote with Council Member Pierce opposing. <br /> Discussion on agenda item 8.3 <br /> Mr. Chang introduced the Redevelopment Agency matter and Ms. Webb, Housing and <br /> Redevelopment Agency Manager, provided a presentation (on file). Lori Popovich, <br /> Redevelopment Analyst provided details on an event that was taking place tonight <br /> downtown and how 180 people were in attendance. Council thanked Redevelopment <br /> staff as well as Susan Moeller for her work with the Grand Boulevard Initiative. Council <br /> reiterated the need to have the businesses fill the downtown retail space. One Council <br /> Member would like more context on staff reports regarding the benefits of certain <br /> programs, so that the intention of certain initiatives is clear. Mayor Foust thanked the <br /> presenters and concurred with the Redevelopment Agency priorities placing the following <br /> two at the top of the list: Market-Rate for sale projects and housing. Ms. Webb also <br /> answered some questions regarding the storefronts and the Bradford site. <br /> Council took a break at 8:55 p.m. Mayor Foust resumed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. <br /> Mr. Chang covered the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) and its funds (presentation on <br /> file). Mr. Vorametsanti added to the topic and also touched on the levee issue. Mayor <br /> Foust thanked City Manager Ingram and Mr. Vorametsanti for their work with the <br /> community on the Redwood Shores levee issue. Council then heard about the finro <br /> enterprise funds. Marilyn Harang and Just Ezell (Public Works Superintendents) covered <br /> the sewer and water funds respectively (presentation on file). <br /> Magda Gonzalez, Deputy City Manager made a presentation to Council on the topic of the <br /> Council's Draft Strategic Plan (presentation on file). She asked for Council's input on the <br /> vision, mission and guidelines. Council provided input to staff on these topics and had a <br /> discussion about what should be incorporated. Some of the comments included: this <br /> process is to serve as a model for other cities and some Council Members found that the <br /> mission was missing concepts such as safety, vibrancy and good. There was also <br /> agreement the following concepts are important: vibrancy, creating childcare opportunities <br /> and sustainability. Council concurred on dropping the word traffic from the strategic <br /> initiatives and keeping just transportation. One Council Member wanted a more <br /> participative model and wording it in a way that inspires the full community to be part of <br /> the vision. For example one Council Member suggested "Building a Great Community <br /> Together" as a possible vision. <br /> Some Council Members wanted to include safety, beautiful and public spaces, and <br /> aesthetics as part of the strategic goals. Others commented that the vision needs to be <br /> jazzed up, make it bigger. One Council Member wants the vision to be more inspiring and <br /> explicit about what Redwood City is about. One Council Member would like it to allude to <br /> civic engagement, quality of life, diversity, a community wide approach, as well as. being <br /> proactive, fiscally prudent, sustainable, and cutting edge. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD JUNE 22, 2009 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. <br /> Page No. 400 <br />