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about 200 volunteers called "Romancing the Creek" and also spoke in favor of having a net to catch debris. Gino Gasparini, representing the Redwood City San Mateo Chambers, spoke favorably about the last speaker's event that they participated in along with Recology. He said that the Chambers is celebrating its 115th annual awards dinner banquet this Friday and shared information on the honorees and award recipients including an announcement that there would be a surprise Person of the Year. Mayor Gee announced that incoming Chair Gino Gasparini will be honored at the event. Tanya Gulesserien, office manager of an apartment building, spoke about their concerns on the needs for more parking and opined that while parking permits bring in substantial money to the city, parking garages have reached or passed critical capacity. She commented in detail on Item 7.1 B asking that Exhibit A be corrected and staff be directed to amend the agreement for the actual total number of parking spaces. She spoke in favor of following the recommendations of the parking study that was presented back in October where Council sets the rates and to have staff collect more information before moving forward. Dr. Bell said that he thanks everyone's patience and he also spoke about a parking advisory committee, and in terms of the recommendations, what will happen is that the public will see a new strategy and rates. He also spoke about long term strategies for the City including building a parking lot behind City Hall. He thanked the speaker for the feedback. Susan Borbek, a resident on Redwood Ave, said they are long overdue for a stop sign on Redwood Avenue and Gordon Street due to the numerous accidents that have occurred at this intersection. She expressed deep concern about safety, preserving life, and that people speed between Hudson, Redwood and Valota. She felt it was important to come to prevent further injury and death as her cat was recently hit and killed in front of her home and the person did not stop. It was announced that agenda item 7.1 H was being pulled from the Consent Calendar. M/S Foust/Aguirre to approve the Consent Calendar excluding agenda item 7.1 H excluded. Motion carried 6-0 by electronic vote with Council Member Seybert absent. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Section - Resolution(s) A. Resolutions supporting the Safe Routes to School Improvement project (505) CITY COUNCIL January 27, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 61