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i Mr. Chang was asked to explain Gas Tax Shift. Mr. Ponty explained that these monies derive from Prop 42 and he provided details on how this would work. This would be like a shock absorber approach for now. There was Council consensus that this shift is a one-time strategy and not ongoing. Council was interested but it wants to be extremely cautious with these types of shifts not making them the norm. One Council Member also talked about pension contribution and employee contributions to medical premiums. The Tree Preservation Permit was also discussed and Mr. Ingram explained this is a long-term recovery system. Ms. Harang explained that this figure is an estimate. One Council Member asked how the implementation would work and staff provided some details. Council agreed on implementing this revenue alternative. A Council Member did not want the Childcare Coordinator or the Juvenile Officer cuts. Mayor Ira noted that the budget was prepared to begin in July 1 and the cuts will take effect later so it is important to have a cushion/shock absorber and also some money will be needed for the economic coordinator. Mayor Ira asked if there was anything else that needed to be brought back to the Wednesday meeting. One Council Member explained that public safety is not an "on or off' switch. The Police Chief was asked by a Council Member to look at their cuts again and officers were encouraged to consider the retirement option. This Council Member asked for a long term approach from POA and PSA. She also said that sharing medical costs is an important matter. One Council Member would like to have a study session on pension reform. Another Council Member shared his disappointment at the unions that agreed to take a pay raise. It was noted that a "shock absorber" period might be needed for the Fire Department to implement the cuts. This Council Member would like to take a hard look at what is the right number to run a city this size. The question came up of what is our strategy for our future needs and having a larger vision that ties everything together. This vision would be multi-departmental and across the board. Another Council Member opined that the labor groups must be part of the solution. Mayor Ira announced that the third budget study session will begin at 6:00 p.m. Council thanked Mayor Ira and Vice Mayor Aguirre for their dedication and leadership. (The council held its second study session between 7:23 p.m. and 10:19 p.m. For the full content of the meeting please view the web stream of the Council Meeting at htt :// .redwoodcit .or / overnmenUcouncil/meetin s.html and select agenda item 7) . A J URN — M/S Gee/Aguirre to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. to the next special meeting u e which will start at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. R ctf Ily submitted, Sil erlinden, C' erk Approved at the Council meeting of July 26, 2010. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD June 28, 2010 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 128