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5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY A. Recognition of California Apartment Association (CAA) - Tri County Division, for donation to "Create a Smile" Foundation for the Woodside Road Victims Relief Fund — Joshua Howard, Executive Director of the California Apartment Association and Rhovy Lyn Antonio, Government Affairs Director—Tri-County Division -JefFrey Gee, Mayor Mayor Gee publicly thanked this organization and Board Members present— Anna Kramer, Melanie Roberts and the staff present for their act of altruism in making a substantial donation. He presented the CAA with a certificate of recognition and expressed his and the Council's gratitude. B. Presentation - Certificates of Appreciation to Restaurants for Participating in the Day of the Dead Celebration - Veronica Escamez, Founder of Circulo Cultural, and Connie Guerrero, Circulo Cultural Board Member - Jeffrey Gee, Mayor Ms. Escamez and Ms. Guerrero were invited to the podium to co-present certificates of recognition to the following restaurants which participated in the Dia del Muerto Celebration: LV Mar, La Viga, Quinto Sol, La Victoria, Margarita's and Milagros. Ms. Guerrero elaborated on the symbolism of this tradition and expressed profound gratitude for how these restaurants had their "altars" in a prominent location and beautifully decorated. Mayor Gee, on behalf of the City Council, thanked all those involved and the participating restaurants. C. Proclamation - Recognizing Schools Choice Week -Jeffrey Gee, Mayor Mayor Gee acknowledged Schools Choice Week as it is celebrated across the country. Agenda item 10C.A was moved up and City Manager Bell provided the report. He provided a brief synopsis of what SIMS has been required to comply with. Fire Chief Skinner provided confirmation that SIMS has been complying with the City's requirements. Council Member Bain thanked the Mayor and Mr. Bell for their leadership. One Council Member inquired about the communication plan with other jurisdiction and Dr. Bell said that the Communications Manager will be providing updates and there was a press conference on this matter during the holidays, 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Dave McCallum resident at Docktown Marina, spoke about the debris that comes down the creek, how they removed about 6,000 pounds of mostly plastic every year, and in one day, they also removed 38 shopping carts. As a member of the Pride and Beautification Committee, he asked that people pick up garbage and to not use the creek as a dump. He spoke about the two community cleanups they do every year with CITY COUNCIL January 27, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 60