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i <br /> cents throughout the whole city. Mr. Chang reiterated that this is an estimate. Two Council <br /> Members agreed with the 75 across the board because it will protect some City services. <br /> Council expressed some frustration about the meter system. Council asked for clarification <br /> if the new rates would be applicable citywide and Mr. Chang confirmed, Council would like <br /> a report from staff on the parking situation at a later date. <br /> One Council Member does not think HSFA and CCC are core services. He believes there <br /> is a real disconnect between what we want and what is available. This Council Member <br /> believes our community needs to step up. Another Council Member pointed out that HSFA <br /> and CCC are addressing serious community needs. This Council Member would like a <br /> bucket at the concerts to collect donations towards the costs. Another Council Member <br /> believes this is economic development. One Council Member suggested being 65K in the <br /> red and then come back with a strategy. One Council Member was willing to cut CCC but <br /> not HSFA. He believes there are some community members that could contribute a little <br /> bit more. <br /> Mayor Ira noted that there is some good news in 2010, there have been close to 200 <br /> employees added to downtown Redwood City. One Council Member noted that after <br /> reading all the emails Council received, the parking rate increase is something doable. <br /> One Council Member committed to working the crowd at the concerts. Mayor Ira said he <br /> needs to get to zero on the balance sheet tonight. He does not want to push tough <br /> decisions to next year. Another Council Member agreed with the Mayor's comment and <br /> stated that the City has to live within its own means. He explained that everything that has <br /> been cut has value and is beneficial. Another Council Member agreed that we must have <br /> a balanced budget and he is willing to raise fees. <br /> City Manager Ingram suggested coming back in one month with a better sense of parking. <br /> One Council Member suggested approaching the Downtown Business Group to contribute <br /> to the Civic Cultural Commission. Council also suggested asking the Port for a <br /> contribution. <br /> M/S Gee/Pierce to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously by <br /> voice vote. <br /> One Council Member suggested excluding the Library Youth Services Manager and then <br /> the budget is balanced. Council discussed various possibilities around CCC and HSFA <br /> cuts. Mayor Ira said he had asked the Port for some money and seen their revenue figures <br /> which are down. Council consensus was to have a broader discussion on two areas: <br /> HSFA and CCC. One Council Member who served on the HSFA committee spoke about <br /> his experience in that committee and he shared how important he feels that work is. This <br /> Council Member does not believe that economic development is a core service. One <br /> Council Member reiterated the core services that have been adopted by the Council but <br /> agreed that a discussion would be healthy. <br /> Two Council Members feel that the HSFA represents core services. Certain Council <br /> Members shared their views on what they consider and don't consider core services. <br /> SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD June 30, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 136 <br />