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4�y8 0 - with regard to their lack of involvement and participation in the first stages of the studies. Mr. Schroeter and Mr. Fales advised in response that staff had gone through the first year and a half of tedious work independent of the Planning Commission, but among the difficulties in that regard included changes in the membership of the Cormmssion, as well as changes at the State level, revenue sharing uncertainties, reductions in some of the federal programs, etc. It was noted this was the third year of participation in ' the study. Discusston followed, including comments relating to possible benefits to not only the City, but County-wide,of involvement in delivery of social services, that this particular element is not a requirement in the General Plan; and the fact that one reason for success in interesting the State in funding the program for the third year is that the City's studies must be made available to other com- munities Statements by the Commissioners �ndicated some oppositt�n to involvement in social service programs at the local level, as well as expressions supporting such programs In the continuing discussion, Mr Fales outlined what the studies are expected to accomplish, noting the numerous agencies all doing the same things without coordination, that the funding will allow for a positive effort to determine what role the City should play, i.e , as broker, catalyst, advisor, direct service, or other. It was indicated that the Commission has received all the information, in the form of a draft of the Element, except for a computer cata- loguing of the 200-some agencies, and that for the first time the resources are available to provide information on what services are being provided, which are not, the amounts of money being ex- pended by the County, what needs are being met, which are being duplicated, and by whom, etc � Mr. Fales and Mr Schroeter commented and responded to questions re- garding the Element, indicating the City would not be directly involved in the services, but would be in a position to provide specific advice and information to other governments or agencies as to what is being done in particular areas of services. It was also indicated the pro�ect would be concluded by the end of this fiscal year. Discussion continued regarding the extent of citizen and agency input in the program, as well as the extent to which the Planning Cormmssion is expected to involve itself Noting the lateness of the hour and the fact that the agenda had not been completed, Mayor Leipzig suggested that perhaps quarterly �oint meetings were insufficient, and that another �oint meeting of the Council and Planning Corrnnission might be arranged within the next few weeks Ad�ournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Council ad,7ourned to the re9ular meeting at 7 30 p m., this date, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. The �oint meeting ad�ourned at 6 35 p m FRANCES I REGGETTS ' Deputy City Clerk -3- , Joint Mtg. w/Planning 7/19/76