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B. New Building Rental Rates and New Resolution; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Superintendent Beth explained that user rates have not been adjusted in approximately 10 years. The rates are for private users and are in par with other cities. Where staff is already working, as in during the weekdays, non - profit groups would not pay fees. Public agencies would also have free use. Staff will be conducting fee comparisons with other cities to coincide with the City's two -year budget cycle. M/S Howard /Pierce to adopt RESOLUTION 14505 ADOPTING UNIFORM BUILDING RENTAL RATES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES; The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - 9.A. Legislation (information only) — (CITY COUNCIL) This sub - section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation Described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 5 and 6 -2003. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). B. Council Member Ruskin — referred to a previous Council meeting where people suggested that the Council might discuss the subject of the war on Iraq. He stated that there appears to be no interest in considering the subject, but offered an alternative of the City and an educational institution sponsoring a community forum on the subject. He suggested that the Mayor be notified if such a forum is desired. C. Council Member Howard — referred to page 9.A -11, of Priority Focus states that $25 million in jobs- housing balance awards is now available. She asked staff how close the City is to its Housing Element and what Council or Housing and Human Concerns might do to assist. D. Mayor Claire — stated that he attended the Congestion and Air Quality Management Committee meeting where he was asked to bring to Council a resolution supporting the Vehicle License Fee tax. E. Council Member Pierce — stated that Daly City is using the website to inform citizens about the Vehicle License Fee, what that reduction would mean and how citizens might contact their legislators on this subject. She asked if staff would consider this as well. She also announced that the Redwood City Education Foundation is hosting a Mardi Gras Party at the San Mateo County Courthouse on February 28. The foundation provides music in three grades for 3,500 students and is part of the early music education of those students moving on to instrumental music classes, high school and college bands. Recess: 8:15 -8:30 p.m. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 5