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Recommendation: By motion direct staff to prepare documents necessary to place measures on the November 8, 2011, ballot to increase Redwood City's Transient Occupancy Tax and Business License Tax. Minute Order 11 -074 Mr. Brian Ponty, Finance Director, presented a report (presentation on file) on the subject of placing two measures on the ballot. Staff will return with resolutions at the June meeting to place this on the ballot. Mr. Ponty noted that public outreach has been done and staff is unaware of any opposition. The Chambers Governmental Relations Committee has recommended approval by the Chambers Board. He provided specifics about the increases. One Council Member wanted to do a lot of outreach to the businesses that are not members of the Chambers. Mayor Ira confirmed that they are aware and will continue to address the other businesses. Another Council Member noted that the dialogue should include small businesses but the real picture needs to be shown as to how little has been raised in the last 17 -years and comparing and contrasting with other communities. This Council Member would also like to have a chart breakdown of what businesses contribute to the General Fund and what that pays for. She reminded everyone that the City cannot use public funds in this cause and that it must be done in their private time. She opined that this is like a Cost of Living adjustment. M/S Aguirre /Seybert to approve this item. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. City Council Members Reports of Conferences /Meetings Attended - Council Member Foust said she will resurrect the Charter Ad Hoc committee. Council Member Pierce thanked Interim Human Resources Director, Gary Rogers, and City Manager Bob Bell for adding language to the job description that was approved tonight on the Consent Calendar. - Council Member Pierce announced an upcoming event to support music in schools and all are invited to support this cause. This Council Member also thanked Council Members Foust and Bain for being judges in the Pet Parade. - Mayor Ira noted that the County is trying to eliminate the use of Styrofoam in certain businesses and he would like to have the City Manager and City Attorney handle this. Council agreed with pursuing this cause. - Council Member Foust announced that on Wednesday June 1, 2011 there will be a video shown on the issue of the sustainability of corporations. This will be through Foster City TV. She also mentioned the young dreamer's event at Fox Theater and how it addresses some really important social issues. She congratulated the Sequoia Hospital for opening its Women's Health Program unit which focuses primarily in prevention and treatment. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD May 23, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 14 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 332