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_ �. ,._..�.�._ 5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY A. Mayor's Beautification Awards -Jeffrey Gee, Mayor Mayor Gee announced that this event represents the 26th Annual Mayor's Beautification Recognition program and thanked the Pride and Beautification Committee, the City Manager's staff, volunteers, judges and the participants for their hard work and efforts. He provided some background information on the process noting that this program improves community aesthetics, fosters civic pride, beautifies the community and makes Redwood City an overall more attractive city. Council Member Howard read the awardees' names and the description of the award and Mayor Gee presented the award to the recipients (presentation on file). B. Canada College Update by Lawrence G. Buckley, President Mr. Buckley, President of Canada College, provided an update on that academic institution's work to improve traffic safety by people going to and from the College along Farm Hill Boulevard and 280. He noted that he has been in frequent communication with Mayor Gee and the Police Chief to address these issues. He added that all new students are required in their orientation to review driving safety tips and the importance of maintaining good relations with others. He also said that beginning in January, the College will provide information, as per the "Campus Safe Act" bill that Governor Brown recently signed, on date rape, domestic violence and stalking. President Buckley provided detailed information on the increasing student enrollment, with about 6,700 students currently, but most are part-time versus district-wide (at the two other colleges) enrollment is down 1 percent. He also said that the College recently installed a new solar farm that is due to come online early next year and he believes it will cut their energy costs by 50 percent. He invited Council to visit the college as his guest. Council discussion included positive comments on two recent successful events at the College, the Arts & Olive Festival and the Artistry in Fashion event. One Council Member inquired about the housing on site. President Buckley stated that it has been successful it is fully occupied with a waiting list. He added that there have been 24 faculty and staff who were able to buy homes because they were able to save money with the subsidized housing. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Ralph Garcia, spoke on behalf of the Golden Gate Chapter of the Falcon Club of America, about the Falcon Show's meaning and how it will come to Main Street this Saturday. He noted that the Falcon was the father of the Mustang and that the show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and while it is free, adults voting on the cars are welcome to make donations. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD October 6, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 248