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<br />One Council Member is uncomfortable with cuts at the City Attorney's Department <br />because he has no control over what might be in the horizon. Another Council Member is <br />not excited about cutting employees to save committees. One Council Member would like <br />to do public outreach to become more creative. Some Council Members want to have <br />services delivered in more effective ways. One Council Member believes that guidelines <br />are needed because it is not just about money but the philosophical approach. One <br />Council Member shared concerns that stopping deliveries of Boards Commissions and <br />Committees packets might cause commissioners to have to come to city hall. It was <br />mentioned that the Pride and Beautification Committee my need to be looked at because <br />of the amount of time staff is spending on this. Deputy City Manager said that 400 hours <br />was an incorrect figure listed on the staff report. On the Police Department cuts, one <br />Council Member suggested more streamlining and if it is better to cut one sworn position <br />versus three Community Services Officers than that should be looked at. On the issue of <br />community events, one Council Member asked for a more businesslike approach such as <br />working with a sponsor. <br /> <br />One Council Member asked to have the proposed cuts prioritized and include some data <br />about the liability that such cuts may imply. There was concern with the City Attorney's <br />office cuts and risk management issues. There seemed to be Council consensus to <br />raise the parking citation fee by $5. <br /> <br />One Council Member stated that the charter amendment, if it passes, will make this <br />organization more efficient. Vice Mayor Howard thanked all the sponsors who support the <br />Pride and Beautification Committee and she said this is a community effort. Two Council <br />Members agreed on combining the current newsletter with other department because of <br />economies of scale. Council directed staff to come back with a list that includes <br />prioritization and a tiered approach. <br /> <br />MIS HowardlBain to extend the meeting until 11: 15 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous <br />voice vote. <br /> <br />One Council Member said that certain initiatives are very time consuming for staff. Mayor <br />Foust spoke last and she asked that the minutes and council packet of this meeting go to <br />local legislators so they can experience firsthand what local City Councils have to do to <br />deal with state takeaways. It was suggested that various approaches be used to reach the <br />community and elicit its input. Mayor Foust suggested looking at non-traditional <br />approaches to address this budget situation. It was suggested that on the issue of PAL a <br />possible sponsor be found to support this entity as well as various BCC. Mayor Foust <br />suggested a call to action to the community so people can come up with creative ideas to <br />address these issues. <br /> <br />City Manager Ingram thanked the Council for its discussion tonight. Mayor Foust said that <br />the Council cares tremendously about this community and these are tough times. <br /> <br />(Between 8:01 p.m. and 11 :13 p.m. the City Council held its third budget session. For the full <br />content of the discussion please watch the web stream at: <br />http://www.redwoodcitV.oro/oovernmentlcouncil/aoendas/2009/mov090914.htm I <br />and select items 7-8) <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 <br />PAGE 11 <br />