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, _ F _ 5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY Mayor Gee handled items 5.B and 5.0 first and item 5.A was addressed a little later. B. Presentation -Water Conservation - Nicole Sandkulla, CEO of Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) - was taken first (presentation on file) Ms. Sandkulla presented her report (presentation on file) on the importance of saving water and shared statistical data on water usage, steps to save water and taking advantage of rebate programs. One Council Member thanked Ms. Sandkulla and noted that she is the new CEO and President of BASWCA and opined that that entity is doing the right things. Mayor Gee also thanked her for the presentation and work. C. Swearing in of Appointees to Boards, Commissions and Committees - Silvia Vonderlinden, City Clerk— Done two Port Commissioners Ms. Vonderlinden, City Clerk, performed the Oath of Office for Port Commissioners Dodge and Duncan. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Cara Green, with the Girls Scouts of America, spoke about her project on the importance of urban beekeeping, the impact on food production, and how she wishes to raise awareness. She spoke in favor of potentially amending the current ordinance to make our community more bee friendly with more neighborhood hives, and thereby increasing the pollination of plants that are sources for food, health and cosmetic products. Mayor thanked Ms. Green for helping to raise awareness. One Council Member mentioned the Beekeepers Guild of California and spoke about seeking information from the County of San Mateo on this matter. Ms. Lucy Li and her family arrived at the Council meeting. Mayor Gee invited Ms. Lucy Li to the podium and addressed the Special Order of the Day 5.A at this time. A. Recognition of Ms. Lucy Li by the City Council - Jeffrey Gee, Mayor Mayor Gee congratulated Ms. Lucy Li on her accomplishment on behalf of the City Council and the Community, commenting on how proud everyone is of her. Ms. Lucy Li shared that the U.S. Open was fun and noted that one has to be patient when playing golf as it can be very frustrating at times. Tom Linebarger spoke about the need for more adequate low income housing and about how some people have lost their housing at Pete's Harbor and from recent fires. He opined that housing has been attacked on many fronts - such as foreclosures and high rents. Colt Rymer, a disabled veteran and resident, spoke about his needs to live close to the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital for health care services. He spoke in favor of more low income housing for everyone. AMENDED JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD August 25, 2014 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 215