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Council Member said it is a new day and we have to find a new way of doing business. This Council Member said that one through four or five are the core services. He said that he is looking for collaborations, partnerships and inter-departmental leveraging. One Council Member is not looking forward to going through budget cuts every six months. City Manager Ingram explained that re-crafting and collapsing of the core service areas would be a next step. Mayor Ira clarified that he does not need such additional step and that what he would rather see are options. Vice Mayor Aguirre confirmed that the writing is on the wall and she wants to move forward and not dwell on this anymore. Another Council Member concurred that they are accepting what was provided and ready for the next step. One Council Member said that all departments have to shoulder the weight of the cuts. Another Council Member wanted to highlight the fact that the city published an annual report that is posted online. Council welcomed revenue generating ideas including the business license fee. City Manager Ingram highlighted next steps and thanked the Council for its direction. (The Annual Strategic Initiatives Review took place between 7:25 p.m. and 9:02 p.m. For the full content please watch the web stream at: http://www.redwoodcity.orq/governmenUcouncil/agendas/2010/mov 022210.html and select items 6-7) 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities City Advocate Weekly Issue No. 5-2010 and 6-2010. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities City Advocate Weekly available in the City Clerk's Department). B. City Council Member Report of Conference/Meeting Attendance. C. Informational Update - California High Speed Rail. — Council Member Foust provided a brief update on the fact that the Alternatives Analysis will not be released as scheduled but instead it will be released sometime between March 4 and April. She mentioned that a few cities have asked for a longer review period. The subcommittee of the City Council wants to have staff ponder on what are the questions that need to be asked of the community. Council Member Foust provided details on a tool kit that is being developed and how this interactive tool allows for greater input. Council Member Foust will keep Council and the community apprised and she thanked the other Council Members who serve on this committee (Council Members Gee and Pierce.) 9. ADJOURN - M/S Aguirre/Pierce to adjourn at 9:08 p.m. in memory of Neil Call, long time member of the Home Improvement Loan Committee, who passed away on Feb. 8, 2010 after serving for many decades on this body. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ FEBRUARY 22, 2010 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 042