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Councilwoman La Berge said she had truly enjoyed her career with the District, especially watching the impact of a community college experience on the lives of people who had never dreamed of being able to attend college. She said it been a great privilege to work with Councilman Claire and former Councilman Greenalch for the San Mateo County Community College District as well as on the Council. Councilwoman La Berge advised she was now working part time as a consultant for the District on a special project, the 75th Anniversary celebration of the College of San Mateo and invited anyone who had attended the College to contact her for further information on upcoming events. MINUTE ORDER NO. 96-212 B. Proclamation declaring Constitution Week in Redwood City September 17 through 23, 1996; (207) Mayor Hartnett read the proclamation declaring Constitution Week and he and Councilman Claire expressed their strong faith in the principles of fteedom and law the Constitution embodies. MINUTE ORDER NO. 96-213 C. Award of Financial Reporting Achievement ftom the Government Finance Officers Association to Redwood City Finance Director Ponty; (207) Mayor Hartnett presented the Award to Director Ponty and thanked him for continuing the excellence in financial reporting throughout the years and for insisting on such rigorous standards that have earned him and the City this outstanding recognition. Director Ponty thanked the Council, the City Manager and City staff for creating and maintaining an environment that encouraged achievement of financial reporting excellence. MINUTE ORDER NO. 96-214 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Keith Bautista, Chairman of the Redwood City Board of Building Review, thanked the Council for the sacrifices they make of time away ftom their families and the difficult decisions they make that are always second guessed. Chairman Bautista especially thanked Mayor Hartnett for being so proactive in City affairs, describing the over twenty hours, into the early morning on two occasions, the Mayor spent mediating the differences between the Port and developers of the proposed Pacific Shores project. He thanked the Mayor for his perseverance, mediation skills, patience, stamina, and professionalism in striving to make Redwood City a better place to live for everyone. Chairman Bautista said "I firmly believe that the success that has occurred is a direct indication of the personal respect you have in the community.... The success that has been achieved is an outstanding reflection, I believe, on the quality of this entire Council and a model for Redwood City to see what dedicated leadership we have chosen to represent us." MEMO 9/17/96 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 MINUTES Page No. 467 PAGE 2