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5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY A. Recognition of the generous grants bestowed on the Library Foundation from State Farm Youth Advisory Board and from the Latino Community Council of Redwood City - Derek Wolfgram , Library Director and Georgi LaBerge, Executive Director of the Redwood City Library Foundation Director Wolfgram and Executive Director LaBerge invited the various representatives from each of the organizations to present the two checks. Ms. La Berge also provided a brief synopsis of the events that culminated on these generous donations. Each group recognized members present from their respective organizations which included community members and business sponsors. The two checks presented to the Library Foundation were in the following amounts: State Farm : $48 , 875. 00 and Latino Community Council : $21 , 383 . 70 . Mr. Hector Flamenco with State Farm Youth Advisory Board spoke about the volunteers who made this happen and the specifics of the program . He acknowledged Mr. Ryan Traynor. Mr. Arnoldo Arreola , Chair of the Latino Community Council of Redwood City, and Ms. Connie Guerrero both addressed the Council emphasizing that literacy is a priority for this community and there was great involvement from many to make these donations a reality. Mayor Gee thanked both groups for their substantial donations and all their volunteerism which made this a reality. B. Recognition of Dragon Theater for Its 13 Nominations and Award for Outstanding Best Actor in a Principle Role in a Play in the 2014 TBA Awards - Tier III and Broadway By the Bay for Its 21 Nominations and Six Awards in the 2014 TBA Awards - Tier II - Meredith Hagedorn , Executive Artistic Director & Founder of Dragon Productions Theatre Company Mayor Gee welcomed Ms . Hagedorn one of the owners of Dragon Theater. He presented her with a certificate of recognition and he thanked her for assisting in making Redwood City the Entertainment capital of the Peninsula . Ms. Hagedorn shared her excitement about being in Redwood City and thanked the City Council for the recognition . She spoke about the productions and the community support received in Redwood City. C . Hometown Holidays Awards Presentation - Janet Borgens and David Ingram , Downtown Business Group Co-Chairs Ms. Janet Borgens provided a brief overview of what the Hometown Holidays event entails . She thanked many of the people involved with organizing , judging and supporting the event including the Downtown Business Group and local businesses. In particular, she thanked the City Department Heads who volunteered to be judges . She presented the Judge's Choice and the Virginia Ball Memorial Awards . The Virginia Ball JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD January 12, 2015 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 301