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Under the "Public Safety" priority there was consensus to add "Mai tai [ ns re adequate public safety ". It was suggested that "anti-gang activities" be placed under this priority. There was Council concurrence to implement such change. On the "Economic Development" ent" priority there was Council consensus to make it citywide. Council also agreed that under "Transportation and Traffic adding "comer and transportation 33 would better reflect council direction. After some discussion, council agreed to add the Strategic Plan to the i'Government operations" priority. In addition, it was agreed that adding "Be in a state of readiness ess for funding opportunities" would e important. Under the "Community/Civic Support" priority there was some discussion about identification of ne w parks and public spaces. Council discussed neighborhood revitalization but the consensus was to bring this item back for discussion in conjunction with the General Plan. Mr. Ingram explained that General Plan consultants will focused on this area. on the topic of neighborhood revitalization, on, some council Members suggested having a conversation with the community present and against the b ackdrop of the General tan. On the "Youth Agenda" priority, Council suggested reordering the bullet points. After some discussion ]it was agreed that "After school enrichment programs should be added to this priority. Council also agreed to add a bullet point titled "Redwood City Youth Collaborate Initiative" to better reflect the Council interest in that area. Council also agreed with adding "Never Parrs and public spaces' under the Community/Civic Support" priority. Throughout the Council discussion staff provided information on various issues that needed clarification. Council took a break at 9:22 p.m. and the meeting restarted a 9:35 p.m. Council then focused on the items that had budget implications (attachment four of the staff report). Council expressed an interest in seeing potential revenue increases with the budget process in June. There was Council consensus to add $50,000 to increase funding for citywide economic development initiatives with the Chamber of Commerce. On the item of the Emergency Preparedness trailers, Council would like staff to come back with an implementation plan and various funding possibilities (this report to include information from a resource and communication standpoint). It was suggested that phasing the implementation entation should also be looked at. Under the Code Enforcement item staff said that a new employee was just hired and staff can report back on the impacts of that position and the ambassador program. Council agreed with having some information about this topic in the budget packet and report back at a later-time so Council can understand the nexus between the resources and the services provided. Council did not discuss infrastructure improvements because this matter will come to Council via the capital Improvements Projects discussion in May. on the issue of JOINT CITY COUNCUI E EVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MARCH 10, 2008 MINUTES PAGE MINUTE BOOK NO, 62 Page No. 40