CC MIN 2014-10-30 Special Town Hall

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. ...r.r. .--�--i �. ..__ ... Beautification Committee and explained this is an opportunity to beautify the community and this committee looks forward to welcoming anyone who wants to know more about it. She also offered to speak to anyone who wants to share any item that needs attention. Another Council Member echoed the same comments and said how much she appreciated the stories and she said that hard work needs to be done but she is confident the Council will do it. Another Council Member said that she was so honored to hear the comments tonight and not just the "needs" but also the "pride". She added that what she sees tonight is that the community has given the Council homework and areas to work on. She said the Council heard the community loud and clear, and the stories are motivating to the Council and she is grateful. One other Council Member said that he really appreciated that people came tonight and spoke and addressed the Council, and he is so proud for those who came forward and volunteer and those who are serving tirelessly and these are the true heroes of our community. He said that the partnerships are amazing and he is hopeful that more will emerge because together we can solve these issues. One other Council Member said that people are always welcome at City Hall and he encouraged people to reach out to the Council and stay involved. Vice Mayor Foust thanked the speakers for the tone, respect and graciousness used on telling the Council their needs and thanking the Council. She said this is a very unusual situation for the City Council i.e., to get gratitude without aggressiveness, and so she said that tonight the Council received something very special and the Council heard the community and the Council will work on it. She thanked Ms. Teri Chin for her work and she expressed her heartfelt respect and appreciation for all Ms. Chin does for the community. She is a true team player and partners with myriad people. Mayor Gee thanked everyone for spending time with the Council and sharing their stories, and he said that Council has homework to do but the Council is committed to addressing it. He asked that the community be aware that these issues are regional issues, and neighboring cities need to be partners in the solution. He said that for the last 20 years Redwood City has been a true provider of housing at all levels. He said that it will get addressed by Redwood City, but other cities need to be part of the solution. He asked the community to stay involved and he said that is why the Council wanted to come to them. He thanked all the speakers as well as Ms. Chin and Ms. Vonderlinden and her team, for arranging for this meeting. He also thanked all the Depart t Heads and his City Council colleagues. He invited all those present to the i C uncil meeting on November 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. R — The Town Hall eting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. by general consensus. es tful?ly submitt , ilvi nderlinden, ity I k Approved at the City Council meeting of November 17, 2014. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL TOWN HALL October 30, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 267