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5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY A. Proclamation - in Honor of Irma Hofslund's 108th Birthday - Jeffrey Gee, Mayor Mayor Gee congratulated Ms. Hofslund on her 108th birthday and shared many of her life's achievements. He then invited Mr. Mario Rendon, District Director of Assembly Member Kevin Mullin's Office, to present a proclamation to Ms. Hofslund on behalf of the local State Assembly Member. Secondly, Mayor Gee presented a Resolution from the Senator's Jerry Hill's Office, congratulating Ms. Hofslund for this auspicious occasion. Mayor Gee presented then, on behalf of City Council, a proclamation and he highlighted a number of her accomplishments and contributions to the community all focusing on service and he passion for it. He commented that she has been an inspiration to many and wished her a Happy Birthday and invited her to come back again on her 109th birthday. Ms. Hofslund expressed her appreciation for Council's gesture of honoring her B. Recognizing Electronic Arts - Curt Wilhelm, Vice President of Corporate Services and Facilities and Provident Credit Union - Wayne Bunker, President and Chief Executive Officer, for their Employer Sponsored Child Care programs -Jeffrey Gee, Mayor Mayor Gee invited both gentlemen up to join him at the podium while noting that this is the second in a series of recognitions for employers who sponsor child care programs. He commented that these initiatives are important and contribute to work-life balance, reduce driving, and allow more flexibility for workers. Mr. Bunker noted that they have been full from day one and they are proud to be a corporate member of Redwood City. Mr. Wilhelm spoke about the importance of work- life balance and noted that this is a great benefit to Electronic Arts and its employees. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Alondra, Samuel, and Karolina representing the Sequoia High School Dream Club, spoke in favor of assisting undocumented students. They promoted an upcoming dinner this Friday, November 21 st about "Making Dreams Come True," and they asked Council and the community to support this event and their cause. David McCallum, representing the Redwood Creek Preservation Trust, spoke about the PortFest and thanked the Council for attending that event and he announced the upcoming romancing the creek event on February 14, 2015. He invited the community to attend and be part of the cleaning which makes a considerable difference. He said that he took Mayor Gee and Council Member Seybert on a creek route tour and it literally is right outside the back of City Hall, under the pavement, and how there are historic remains out by Carl's Junior on Veterans Boulevard. Cheryl Monroe spoke against having eight projects going on at the same time downtown, instead of staggering the projects, but still she appreciates all the Council's SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD November 17, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 276