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Councilwoman Buchan elaborated on the possible impacts to Redwood City of the proposed federal budget which might decrease funding to cities for housing and CDBG funds; program transfers, unfunded mandates and preemptions that might impact cities; ISTEA funding proposals that might give local authorities more funding and more local control over transportation issues; and electricity utility restructuring, aimed at breaking up monopolies and lowering prices, a topic which has engendered a nation wide debate. Councilwoman Buchan said that on the state level, a bill had been introduced, AB 923, that provided for the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies by January 1, 1998. She said it was important to Redwood City that this bill be defeated, as the Council and Agency had plans to expand redevelopment areas in the City. Councilwoman Buchan stressed the need for communication with the City's state and federal representatives. Councilwoman Buchan told her colleagues she will be distributing additional information to them shortly. She said that Redwood City should take an active role in the National League of Cities and should communicate on a regular basis with federal state and local representatives to protect the City's interests. Mayor Hartnett announced that he had appointed Councilwoman Buchan to be the Council's liaison to state and federal legislators, and that she would keep the Council informed on legislative issues. MEMO 3/18/97 B. Councilman Ruskin said he supported Councilwoman Buchan's interest in communicating the City's opposition to AB 923. C. Vice Mayor Howard agreed with Councilman Ruskin and expressed her opposition to AB 923. Vice Mayor Howard invited everyone to take part in the City's Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, April 19, 1997, sponsored by the Council's Pride and Beautification Committee. The Clean-Up begins at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast at the Municipal Services Building, 1400 Broadway. Clean-ups will occur along E1 Camino Real and the Redwood City sluices, and tree planting and clean-ups will take place at some Redwood City schools. After the clean-up a barbecue will be served to all the volunteers, at 12:30 p.m., back at the MSC. Vice Mayor Howard said to bring gloves, dress accordingly and be prepared to get dirty. She urged everyone to take part in the Spring Clean-Up and take pride in the community. MEMO 3/18/97 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 MARCH 17, 1997 MINUTES Pagp. No. 198 PAGE 4