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I <br /> eliminating these funds is not the fiscally responsible thing to do. He also opined that one <br /> measure of a great city is how it treats its most vulnerable. <br /> Beth Mostovoy said she is in the photography business and is representing Art on the <br /> Square. She spoke about art in Redwood City and how Art on the Square was born from a <br /> Civic Cultural Commission (CCC) grant. She asked that funding for the CCC be <br /> maintained. <br /> Julie Goodenough spoke about Art on the Square, the Civic Cultural Commission and how <br /> they contribute to the quality of life. She spoke about the role of art in economic <br /> development and how their work has made the square a destination place. <br /> Mike Reynolds, President of the Redwood City Police Officers Association (POA), spoke <br /> about their respect for open communication during negotiation processes. He expressed <br /> concern about some misinformation he believes that Council may have received and <br /> clarified certain points including how open this Union is, and willing to talk about everything. <br /> Mayor Ira commented that what the Council asked was an unconditional salary freeze <br /> which was what the other unions agreed to. Mr. Reynolds responded that the POA is <br /> trying to work with the Council. <br /> Anne Geddes, a Community Services Officer (CSO), spoke about the CSO program's <br /> history and the types of work they do and have done effectively over the years. She <br /> shared her views on how the proposed cuts will impact people. <br /> Council took a break at 8:18 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 8:30 p.m. <br /> Mayor Ira said that he would like to have more regular meetings with the POA (Police <br /> Officers Association) and the PSA (Police Sergeants Association). Peter Ingram, City <br /> Manager, provided an overview of the budget sessions up to now. He then reported that <br /> some vacancies are being held open and noted that while tomorrow starts a new Fiscal <br /> Year these cuts will take time to implement. He reiterated that Council wanted to have a <br /> more proactive approach and staff will be looking at a more strategical and premeditated <br /> approach. A team has been pulled to work on next year's budget and they will start as soon <br /> as this budget is adopted. He inquired if there was Council consensus on a citywide <br /> integrated vision on technology and economic development. Mr. Ingram asked Council for <br /> clarification on this matter, and said that staff will provide more updates throughout the <br /> year. He also asked for future clarification on core values and the balancing of the hard <br /> and soft services. <br /> Mr. Ingram then said he would like to confirm that Council wanted to implement additional <br /> revenues worth $338,500. He then covered the potential add backs on slide finro and the <br /> subtotal is $475,543. Mr. Ingram provided details on the Fire Marshall services. He then <br /> covered reconciling the bottom line. <br /> Mayor Ira asked if there were any questions by Council. One Council Member mentioned <br /> that reporting statistics is important and that the HSFA is serving a large number of <br /> Redwood City residents. The Council asked for details on the Fire Marshall position. One <br /> SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD June 30, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 134 <br />