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<br />be addressed. Mayor Ira explained that times have changed and that if the need <br />arises, consolidation models need to be looked at. <br /> <br />Parks, Recreation and Community Serviced Department <br />Mr. Chris Beth, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, explained that <br />he looked at vacancies as well as current management structures. He spoke about <br />partnerships and increased use of technology. He spoke about the synthetic turf <br />conversion as a success story. He addressed the possibility of a calling center that <br />would be at the Veterans Memorial Center. Mr. Beth provided some statistics on the <br />cuts and he specified the reasoning behind the proposed cuts. <br /> <br />MIS FousUPierce to extend the meeting until 11 :30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously <br />by voice vote. <br /> <br />Mr. Beth explained that he is looking at shifting custodial teams to daylight to forego the <br />50/0 evening differential. He also mentioned the future of the department and covered it <br />in detail. He then commented on the reduction options which included eliminating the <br />Civic Cultural Commission Grant and the Human Services Financial Services Grants. <br /> <br />Council Discussion <br />One Council Member focused on the Fair Oaks Center and the portion of the services <br />that the County covers. Mr. Beth said that the County provides the City with $300,000 <br />and Ms. Chin added that they also provide an additional fee. She explained that 750/0 <br />of the customers are Redwood City residents and the other 250fc, live in unincorporated <br />Redwood City. Ms. Chin explained that she is trying to look for private partners to <br />maintain the services. <br /> <br />One Council Member said that she will have to balance the value of a Child Care <br />Coordinator versus other services. She worries if Parks and Recs are spread too thin <br />the quality of life might be impacted. Another Council Member spoke about considering <br />cutting the Civic Cultural Commission grant funds. This Council Member believes it is <br />the wrong time to cut HSFA due to the great need. Another Council Member opined <br />that HSFA is an essential service and should not be cut. This Council Member also <br />reiterated that the Civic Cultural Commission grants are leveraged 5 to 6 times over and <br />she finds this truly valuable for the community and Redwood City as a whole. <br /> <br />Another Council Member spoke about quality of life and values. Yet another Council <br />Member shared concerns with the elimination of the Child Care Coordinator. This <br />Council Member would concur with funding something through reserves on the first <br />year and hopefully the community will step up and provide the funds for the second <br />year. There was one other Council Member who shared this same opinion. Vice Mayor <br />Aguirre thanked staff for the level of detail. Mayor Ira thanked Mr. Ingram and staff for <br />their hard work and the tough choices. <br /> <br />M/S,Pierce/Foust to extend the meeting until 11 :40 p.m. Motion carried unanimously <br />by voice vote. <br /> <br />Public Comment <br /> <br />SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />June 21, 2010 <br />PAGE 8 <br />