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could be, so the City's attention should be focused there. Furthermore, the Council <br /> Member strongly urges a strategic look at the worker's comp on how to manage that <br /> and focus on prevention. <br /> Another Council Member said she agreed with the comments about having money to <br /> help generate increased revenues, flexibility, and adaptability. She opined that the <br /> website is a beautiful example of having funds for what is needed. She also wanted to <br /> share some examples of how Redwood City is growing and moving in the right direction <br /> from her conversations with City staff, residents, or Council Members from other cities <br /> and towns. The Council Member highlighted the increase of development, art <br /> programs, library services, and staff. Lastly, she added the need for businesses in <br /> downtown. One more Council Member agreed with the prior Council Member, and <br /> added that the Redwood City should try to save money in energy efficiency and to find <br /> ways to spend one time moneys to achieve savings. He also thanked staff for the <br /> budget presentation. <br /> Vice Mayor Gee advised caution during this construction boom; the City should strive to <br /> retain businesses even if that includes adding one more staff to do public relations (PR) <br /> and promoting businesses to stay here. Also, he urged in making contractors do their <br /> part in working in and with the community. Lastly, Vice Mayor Gee recommended that <br /> the City creates and continues partnerships with other cities, because they are also <br /> experiencing budget matters with ERAF and PERS contributions. He opined that there <br /> will be opportunities to share, buy or sell services and they need to do it together. <br /> Mayor Aguirre agreed in the setting aside $250,000 for the City Manager to utilize as he <br /> needs it. She said that she is excited about 2,500 units and the people that will come in <br /> it, because it leads to the City's revenue which will help infrastructure. She would like to <br /> plan where they have control and save where they don't. Furthermore, she wants to set <br /> aside for the unfunded liabilities. <br /> Dr. Bell then said that staff will be back on June 24th with the budget including the <br /> $250,000 in the innovation fund as suggested by Council. <br /> 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended <br /> Council Member Pierce mentioned attending the CalTrain Modernization <br /> Committee meeting and how three reports were shared, and she would like <br /> to have a Study Session on these items so that Council can be informed <br /> and have some direction if necessary. <br /> B. City Council Committee Reports <br /> C. City Manager (Oral) Update — None. <br /> 11. ADJOURN - M/S Seybert/Gee to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried <br /> unanimously by voice vote. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD June 3, 2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 <br /> Page No. 369 <br />