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more. detailed and reflective of the issues brought forth. There was a concern that only a <br />1/10 of a percent of the population attended these meetings. It was mentioned that <br />qualitative analysis would have been useful. <br />Some Council Members spoke about the reed for a strategic plan covering a multi -year <br />period. The issue of accountability was brought up and how it is expected that the <br />executive leadership in the organization reflect such concept and value. For one council <br />Member this means reports from Department Heads on what is going on in their <br />departments and clarity on the collaborations and relationships between the various <br />departments, including the Redevelopment Agency. The ferry project and a community <br />pride shuttle were also items mentioned by one council Member, as well as intensification of <br />code enforcement, meaning a zero policy on litter and graffiti. <br />Regarding the community newsletter, Mayor Foust provided detaiis on how she envisions <br />this project coming to fruition. She p rovided details on its benefits and the content of such <br />publication. She asked that the Council Subcommittee begin working on this issue; <br />Dr. Manning said that staff would take all the Council input and come back on March 10, <br />2008 for a second discussion, D Manning also announced the tentative dates for the <br />budget sessions. D Manning made some final remarks regarding the desire of the council <br />to have a formalized process of strategic planning. She also reiterated the council <br />consensus on the current priorities. She thanked council for its hard work. <br />Interim City Manager Ingram said that there is some homework that staff needs to do to <br />look at specific priorities suggested and hove these right be funded. He added that staff will <br />come back to verify Thor the consensus was and some options for council consideration. <br />At that time, council will have a change to verify the direction staff heard tonight. <br />8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br />A. Legislation (information only) - This sub - section involves possible discussion of <br />City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California cities <br />Priority Focus Bulletin No. 6 -2008 and -2008. Council may direct staff to act on <br />positions taken by council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority l=ocus <br />available in city Clerk's Department). <br />B. City council Member Report of Conference /Meeting eetin Attendance. <br />Council Member Pierce reported on a Redwood City /School District Liaison meeting that <br />she attended. This meeting airs at sharing information between the bodies and it occurs <br />trice a year. She mentioned particular resolutions that the School District will forward to the <br />Governor regarding budget cuts. The next meeting will occur in the fall. <br />ADJOURNMENT* TO THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF March 10, 2008. <br />M S Ho ward /Hartnett to adjourn the meeting. The motion carries unanimously by voi ce <br />rote <br />,JOINT CITY COUNCI UREDEVELOPM E T AGENCY BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2008 <br />MINUTES PAGE 9 <br />MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 <br />Page No. 32 <br />