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well as requests for service outside the service area. Mr. Stevenson added that the carne metrics used by CCAG (County /City Association of Governments) will be used here. The rising cost of gas was .mentioned s concern. One Council !Member shared concerns with promoting children using transportation when they could be walking. The age of the users was discussed and Mr. Stevenson said that the original rules may be modified. It was also suggested that the Sequoia Adult School be contacted for outreach information. As part of the discussion it was encouraged that the needs of the school aged kids be considered on the horizon. Vice Mayor Howard offered to meet with Ils. Grubble and Mr. Stevenson and address some of the concerns shared tonight and come back with some responses. !Mayor Foust said she is supportive of Phase 11 of the pilot project because the use of the grant will cover ° of its cost. She believes in the human factor and how this will be gray to give residents increased mobility. She requested a report in six months addressing the list of concerns shared by Council. M/S Hartnett Pierce to approve the item and core back in six months with a status r6 port. Motion carries unanimously by a roll call vote, B. City Council Priorities. Recommendation Provide additional direction to staff pursuant to discussion at the February 25, 2008 City Council priorities review session, specifically: 1. Accept and/or modify recommended adjustments to the City Council Priorities. 2. Identify items which the City Council wants brought back as fully developed budget options within the City Manager's recommended Fiscal al Year 2008/09/10 budget. 8. Indicate desired next steps for exploring a i;strategic planning process" and its linkage to discussion items categorized as `Council deliberation" Mayor Foust provided an overview on how the five priorities were grouped. Mayor Foust asked that Council tonight confirm the priorities; address the possibility of a strategic plan (as a umbrella whereby all. other items fold under it); and, look at the items that have budget implications. Mayor Foust further clarified that the strategic plan would be like an u mbrella whereby other efforts, such as the General Plan, would be under it. Peter Ingram, Interim City Manager, explained that staff is looking for direction regarding adjustments and modifications to the Council's priorities, and consensus or not on attachment four-which are the items that include budget implications. Mr. Ingram said this would assist staff on how to proceed. The third area on which staff is seeking direction is the strategic plan and possible next steps. Council discussed the priorities one by one adding the following in direction to staff: There was Council consensus to add a sixth Council priority entitled tot ". Mayor Foust explained that staff will be providing a Youth Update to Council in the near future. JOINT CITY COUNCUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY B ARC MEETING MARCH 10, 20 MINUTES PAGE MINUTE BOOK NO, 62 Page fro. 3