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The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. C. Vehicle License Fee Elimination: City Opposition and Consequences of Reduction (203) Council Member Hartnett explained his reason for bringing the issue forward at this time. Consensus to direct City Manager to on behalf of Redwood City and in coordination with as many cities as possible and the County to construct a communication to the Governor elect that does several things. Letter to outline what the impact on a city by city basis would be if the Vehicle License Fee is reduced and the funds are not replaced by General Fund monies. Secondly, the letter is to give some narrative description of the general revenue reductions the cities have already faced and dealt with. Thirdly, is to recommend to the Governor elect that, should he decide to proceed to reduce the VLF, that he not do so except in connection with a program to backfill the funds so that the cities and the County do not, in fact, lose the money. MINUTE ORDER 03 -251 D. Council Member Howard — stated that Council was in receipt of a letter from Betty Moran, Chairperson of the Senior Affairs Commission regarding housing for low income individuals and seniors on fixed income. The letter requested that either a study session or working together could occur to explore increasing the number of senior and low income housing units. Council Member Howard requested a letter be sent to the Senior Affairs Commission to explain that the Council will be working on the General Plan with the Housing Element and asking the Commission to participate. Consensus by Council for Vice Mayor to send such a letter. MINUTE ORDER 03 -252 E. Council Member Ruskin — stated that the City was recently apprised that because of State and therefore, County errors, that the City will be receiving a check for $1.35 million to go into the General Fund. Additionally, due to good work from the City's Financial Services Department, there will be a transfer payment of about $250,000.00 that will also go back into the General Fund. He further stated that when Council made various budget cuts earlier this year, it was determined that if there were additional available funds, Council would take another look at those cuts. Although some of the Vehicle License Fee cuts were heavier than expected and will reduce this amount, there will be several thousand dollars more in the General Fund. He reiterated his desire that a table be maintained on the budget cuts for use during priority sessions and other pertinent points in time to consider phasing those areas back into the budget. Council consensus for staff to return and report on the situation updating Council in terms of the actual revenues and additional unexpected costs. MINUTE ORDER 03 -253 JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OCTOBER 13, 2003 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 78