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construction of the station was not the issue," but staffing it was the real issue. He said the Union and management worked very hard to come to an agreement, and both should be congratulated for making it work. Fire Chief Montez said the Union was working very diligently on the Joint Powers Agreement for Paramedic Services in the County, and they have been very accommodating. Mayor Howard thanked the Chief for his report and for describing the incident of Advanced Life Support services saving the life of a Redwood City man. She said that at least 85% of all fire calls were medically related, and the Council was proud that the City had Paramedic services. D. Public Comments; 1) Pat Dixon, 18 Admiralty Place, described the terrible problems with widgeon weed in the Redwood Shores Lagoon, and said she did not see any funds set aside in the Budget to attack that problem. Mrs. Dixon thanked the Council for installing the stop sign at Redwood Shores Parkway and Marlin, and said it has made a tremendous difference. MEMO 6/30/98 2) Francis Ludwig, 3050 Goodwin, suggested that the Council Meetings be video taped and made available at each of the Libraries. MEMO 6/30/98 Mayor Howard asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one else came forward. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Howard declared a recess at 9: 12 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:29 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F. Continuation of Departmental Presentations - 5-10 Minutes per Department: 6) Human Resources - Human Resources Director Maria Rivera-Pena Human Resources Director Rivera-Pena presented her proposed Budget and said the increase in employee costs reflects the addition of three-fourths of a full time employee, the receptionist/administrative clerk who will be shared with the IT people who occupy the adjoining offices. BUDGET STUDY SESSION MINUTE BOOK NO. 57 JUNE 29, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 020 PAGE 16