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bucket at the concerts to collect donations towards the costs. Another Council Member believes this is economic development. One Council Member suggested being 65K in the red and then come back with a strategy. One Council Member was willing to cut CCC but not HSFA. He believes there are some community members that could contribute a little bit more. Mayor Ira noted that there is some good news in 2010, there have been close to 200 employees added to downtown Redwood City. One Council Member noted that after reading all the emails Council received, the parking rate increase is something doable. One Council Member committed to working the crowd at the concerts. Mayor Ira said he needs to get to zero on the balance sheet tonight. He does not want to push tough decisions to next year. Another Council Member agreed with the Mayor's comment and stated that the City has to live within its own means. He explained that everything that has been cut has value and is beneficial. Another Council Member agreed that we must have a balanced budget and he is willing to raise fees. City Manager Ingram suggested coming back in one month with a better sense of parking. One Council Member suggested approaching the Downtown Business Group to contribute to the Civic Cultural Commission. Council also suggested asking the Port for a contribution. M/S Gee/Pierce to extend the meeting to 11 :30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. One Council Member suggested excluding the Library Youth Services Manager and then the budget is balanced. Council discussed various possibilities around CCC and HSFA cuts. Mayor Ira said he had asked the Port for some money and seen their revenue figures which are down. Council consensus was to have a broader discussion on two areas: HSFA and CCC. One Council Member who served on the HSFA committee spoke about his experience in that committee and he shared how important he feels that work is. This Council Member does not believe that economic development is a core service. One Council Member reiterated the core services that have been adopted by the Council but agreed that a discussion would be healthy. Two Council Members feel that the HSFA represents core services. Certain Council Members shared their views on what they consider and don't consider core services. Various computations were suggested on how to save the HSFA and CCC funding and forego the Library Youth Services Manager. M/S Foust/Aguirre to exclude the Library Services Manager and keep the HSFA and CCC funding reflecting an 80/0 budget cut on each. The maker of the motion clarified this is a short term solution. She is doing this because she trusts the Library Director and out of respect for the two Council Members who feel strongly about it. Mayor Ira clarified that by doing this tonight these items will be off the table for one year and will not be touched at mid-year. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. City Manager Ingram provided a summation of what Council direction was. This included: SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 30, 2010 PAGE 8