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6.1A <br /> Page 7 <br /> Another Council Member thanked staff in the audience for all the work leading to <br /> tonight. This Council Member expressed her pride in the community and the employees <br /> of this organization. She pointed out that Council is tired of cutting staff and so the <br /> solution is to work together and get to a better place and we must do it together through <br /> concessions and restructuring. She would like to remind us all of the fact that there are <br /> businesses that employ people and need to be thanked. Yet another Council Member <br /> mentioned that if anyone wants to help, one good way is to support those campaigns <br /> and inform the public about the measures that will be on the ballot. He clarified this is <br /> not a task municipal government can take on and so people will need to get involved <br /> and make this happen. <br /> Vice Mayor Aguirre thanked all the groups present for all they already did last year. <br /> Mayor Ira clarified that in his view Option II is not an option. With the restructuring, he <br /> commented that the goal is to become more efficient. He is looking for sustainability <br /> and long term success. He clarified that government did not invent making promises it <br /> could not keep, and the goal is to avoid bankruptcy and the inability to meet prior <br /> pension obligations. <br /> Dr. Bell confirmed that the draft budget proposal would be sent to Council on June 2, <br /> and two Study Sessions will be held on June 20 and June 27, 2011. Regarding the <br /> restructure information this would be ready for review within 8 to 10 weeks. There was <br /> Council consensus on these dates and approach. <br /> (This item was heard between 7:25 p.m. and 8:38 p.m. for the full content please log into the web stream <br /> at htta:// www. redwoodcity. oro %ovemment/council/meetinas.html and select this meeting date and this <br /> agenda item 7A). <br /> 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST — Certain items were taken out of order. <br /> A. City Council Members Reports of Conferences/Meetings Attended (2). <br /> -Vice Mayor Aguirre recognized Council Member Gee for the Lunar Year event that took <br /> place at the downtown square. She also welcomed City Clerk Vonderlinden back and <br /> thanked Ms. Wong for doing an amazing job filling in. <br /> -Mayor Ira congratulated Council Member Foust, for being reappointed to the <br /> Transportation Authority. Council Member Foust clarified that at the last Council of <br /> Cities meeting there was no Shared Services presentation, as this item got postponed. <br /> .Mayor Ira announced that the Giants will be in town on Feb. 16 showing off their <br /> trophy and all are welcome to attend. <br /> B. City Manager (Oral) Update. <br /> Dr. Bell reported that the Annual Report is available on line as . well as a Volunteer <br /> opportunities option on the city's website. The consultant working on Economic <br /> Development has finished interviews and the report will be prepared next. <br /> - Council Member Gee announced the upcoming annual Redwood Shores Homeowners <br /> Meeting. <br /> -Mayor Ira announced that five youth will be here at the meeting of March 7, 2011 to be <br /> honored for being part of the creation of a video "20/20 Vision" <br /> - Council Member Foust wished the speedy recovery of Council Member Pierce and she <br /> adjourned the meeting in memory of Rich Panel!' reading a piece prepared by Jerry <br /> Pierce who recalled Mr. Panelli's Cevey's significant contributions to this community. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD February 7, 2011 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 <br />