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MIS: Hartnett, Claire to adopt the Summary of Changes, Attachment B, and that funds for NPDES, previously unfunded, come from the sewer fund reserves (approximately $75,000). City Attorney Stricker pointed out that the City Council did not approve a resolution requesting that the San Mateo County Flood Control District impose charges, plus funding the countywide NPDES General Program in the City of Redwood City. Because of Proposition 218, reinstatement of the charges following a suspension cannot be accomplished at a later date. MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-209 PUBLIC COMMENT None. MIS: Ruskin, Bain to close the Public Hearing at 10:55 PM. The motion was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-210 MIS: Ruskin, Hartnett to extend the meeting to 11:30 PM. The motion was adopted unanimously by voice vote at II :00 PM MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-211 Discussion followed regarding any computer problems the City might anticipate because of the year 2000. Finance Director Ponty said the City staff is still examining that issue, but has been assured that their major systems are in 2000 compliance. The City Manager did state there may be problems with some chips, such as those that run the elevator, etc. Budget-related items reviewed by Council Member Ira included concerns regarding overtime, the possible initiation of an incentive program pertaining to PG&E costs, "Time Sharing" with other cities regarding the need for consultants, and the implementation of performance measurements to help provide better, cheaper, faster service. Council Member Bair has suggested a review of the budget format. He and Council Member Ira want to come up with measurement techniques for City staff. The system used by Palo Alto could be used as a benchmark. It will be brought to the Finance Committee. Council Member Hartnett inquired as to the status of performance studies currently being undertaken by the City with ICMA. The City Manager said that staff is finishing the first year. About four months after the second year the data will be received from ICMA. In about one year and four months, that much should be completed. Council Member Ira did not think that the study currently underway will provide the detail he is requesting. He will work with Council Member Claire and would like the standards in the 1999/2000 budget. Perhaps consultants could be hired to assist with this project. The City Manager pointed out that staff will still have to collect the data. This particular project is of interest to him and he would like the staff to buy into it. Mayor Howard suggested that Council Members Ira and Claire discuss the issue with the City Manager and present reports at the January workshop. A proposed schedule may be presented at that time. MEMO 7/28198 Council Member Bain requested that consideration of hiring staff rather than consultants also be examined. MEMO 7/28/98 IiliUULARMhhllNU M1NUlhSHUUKNU.;/ JULY '1.7, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 106 PAGE 13