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appointed boards, supervision by existing boards and a hybrid type. The concern by agencies is that there be a minimal amount of government as possible and if the funding is raised, it is determined exactly how it is to be spent in each of the jurisdictions. Each Council Member was to poll their respective Councils to determine feasibility of participation and discuss community needs. Council comments included concern about other jurisdictions' experience with how a sales tax increase might impact location selection for sales centers; the least bureaucratic process is in place; and public policymakers directly involved but not spending much time. The impact on our City parks system is of concern and whether the tax would directly benefit the City's parks. Vice Mayor Pierce answered questions and stated she would provide additional information for Council Members. She further stated that there is more study to be done, enabling State legislation, support from throughout the County from all cities and the concept is in its initial phases. Public Comment: Nita Spangler urged consideration on a regional basis and that much of parkland is unbuildable land for the County and is saving us money. She stated that the parks are saving the San Francisco watershed, the hills beyond and the creeks. She further stated that there is great economic advantage to every taxpayer from parks because it adds to the property and living. D. Council Member Hartnett - stated that Council adjourned the last meeting in memory of Frank Guida. He announced that a Celebration of Life for Frank Guida will be held on Saturday, February 26 from 1 :00-4:00 p.m. at the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue in Redwood City. 8. ADJOURNMENT- MIS Foust/Hartnett to adjourn until the next regular City Council meeting of February 28, 2005 in memory of Shannan Price, native and employee of Redwood City. She was the director of the after school activities program for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. She was one of the best leaders that the Sandpiper Community Center had ever seen and she died February 3 at the age of 25. She was an accomplished athlete, obtaining a softball scholarship to San Francisco State University, patterning herself after Babe Ruth. Her time at Sandpiper serving 90 children earned her an extremely high level of respect. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. Respectfully submitted, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 PAGE 6 JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES DRAFT . NOT FOR CITATION