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. . I . . D know exactly how much money they needed to raise. She also emphasized the cost benefits of improving both parks as one project. - Clem Molony, Pressure Vessel, 525 Seaport Boulevard, addressed the budget process and cautioned the Council to remember that although the economy has experienced growth since 1992, there have been economic downturns through the years and future budgets should take this into consideration. Mr. Moloney cited information reported by SAMCEDA and advised that along with economic growth comes increased traffic, clogged ITeeways and pressures on infrastructure. He said the Council should determine what was sustainable development, with an eye to make Redwood City more like Portland and less like Los Angeles. Don Davis, 3576 Altamont, member of the City's Park and Recreation Commission, also addressed the need to improve Stulsaft and Stafford Parks and the need for more playing fields. He suggested Council establish standards for all City parks. He said that at the last Parks and Recreation Commission meeting someone remarked that $250,000 represents one-third the cost of a home in Redwood City. He asked Council to move this project to a higher position on the priority list. Mr. Davis said it would be useful to the community for the Council to establish a business plan for fixed assets. (209) MEMO 12/2/98 COUNCIL TO GENERATE NEW PRIORITIES - Facilitator Reeves asked Council Members to list their priorities: Council Member Leipzig: Continued code enforcement and clean up; Council Member Hartnett: Regional transportation solutions and advocacy; parks and playing fields inventory, new ones and improvements in the short and long term; develop a new attitude on how the Council and City activities effect the quality of life in the City, and understand what the Council and City do today, impacts the future; Councilman Claire: Begin a long range planning process that encompasses as many issues in the City as possible; run the city as efficiently as possible, and institute a review process; enhance revenues without increasing taxes; develop strong community based programs preventing and decreasing gang membership; Vice Mayor Ruskin: Put aesthetics on the same level as utility and safety, in a position of prominence; continued emphasis on downtown revitalization; integrate child care into economic planning; continue the partnership with the Chamber and Schools to create new library media centers in all 15 schools and ensure their success; establish satisfactory tree preservation policy this year; - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 JANUARY 31,1998 MINUTES Page No. 197 PAGE 4