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Julie Goodenough spoke about Art on the Square, the Civic Cultural Commission and how they contribute to the quality of life. She spoke about the role of art in economic development and how their work has made the square a destination place. Mike Reynolds, President of the Redwood City Police Officers Association (POA), spoke about their respect for open communication during negotiation processes. He expressed concern about some misinformation he believes that Council may have received and clarified certain points including how open this Union is, and willing to talk about everything. Mayor Ira commented that what the Council asked was an unconditional salary freeze which was what the other unions agreed to. Mr. Reynolds responded that the POA is trying to work with the Council. Anne Geddes, a Community Services Officer (CSO), spoke about the CSO program's history and the types of work they do and have done effectively over the years. She shared her views on how the proposed cuts will impact people. Council took a break at 8:18 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Mayor Ira said that he would like to have more regular meetings with the POA (Police Officers Association) and the PSA (Police Sergeants Association). Peter Ingram, City Manager, provided an overview of the budget sessions up to now. He then reported that some vacancies are being held open and noted that while tomorrow starts a new Fiscal Year these cuts will take time to implement. He reiterated that Council wanted to have a more proactive approach and staff will be looking at a more strategical and premeditated approach. A team has been pulled to work on next year's budget and they will start as soon as this budget is adopted. He inquired if there was Council consensus on a citywide integrated vision on technology and economic development. Mr. Ingram asked Council for clarification on this matter, and said that staff will provide more updates throughout the year. He also asked for future clarification on core values and the balancing of the hard and soft services. Mr. Ingram then said he would like to confirm that Council wanted to implement additional revenues worth $338,500. He then covered the potential add backs on slide two and the subtotal is $475,543. Mr. Ingram provided details on the Fire Marshall services. He then covered reconciling the bottom line. Mayor Ira asked if there were any questions by Council. One Council Member mentioned that reporting statistics is important and that the HSFA is serving a large number of Redwood City residents. The Council asked for details on the Fire Marshall position. One Council Member inquired how to sift out calls that are non-life threatening and the Chief said that there is a cost recovery for repeat cases. One Council Member asked how the Fire Department cuts will be phased in. Fire Chief Skinner explained that this will be rolled out and re-deployed and an engine will be lost. Subsequently, this will be analyzed and so the people will be moved onto the truck and then there might be another tool or pump. He said his goal is to be innovative and to give this plan a chance. He said that Life Force will be analyzed and this too might morpho Mr. Skinner agreed that he could look at various cost recovery possibilities. Another Council SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 30, 2010 PAGE 6