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artificial turf field. She summarized the proposal, the advantages of artificial turf and put it in context with the City's budget situation. Various Council questions were asked regarding the budget and competing projects. M/S Hartnett/Ira to have the City Council adjust the City's 2003 -04 Capital Improvement Budget to allocate $525,000 to the Fair Oaks School Field Artificial Turf Project, authorize the City to act as the lead agent on the project and to seek funding from the San Mateo County Community Development Block Grant Program and the Redwood City School District; The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 03-45 B. New Building Rental Rates and New Resolution; (708) 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. JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 396