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'. . I . . including the Aqua Terra Project, removing graffiti and picking-up shopping carts. Member Vollmayer advised Council they had brought a video of the Committee's activities and would like to show it to the Council at another time. L MEMO 10/29/96 Council Members thanked the Committee Members for their energy and active participation in clean-up programs in Redwood City, varied scope of work, extraordinary service and accomplishments, and encouraged them to be active in the City's programs focusing on code enforcement as well as beautification. 3) Historic Resources Advisory Committee; REPORT: Historic Resources Advisory Committee, August 27,1996 Chairperson Ken Rolandelli elaborated on several of the points discussed in the Committee's Report to Council: The Committee's book, The Historic Walking Tour of Redwood City; National Preservation Week activities for school children and tour of Lathrop House, the Court House and the Fox Theatre; Main/MiddIefield excavation that has unearthed over 600 artifacts that will soon be on display; bringing the San Mateo County Historical Association to Redwood City; developing the Main Street Historical District; and the Mezes Plaza and Franklin area excavation protocols. Council thanked the Committee for its emphasis on providing historical experiences to the youth of Redwood City and protecting historical artifacts. ~ Vice Mayor Howard complimented Chairman RolandelIi for being featured in a Texas newspaper as an expert commentator on Historical Preservation and archways in Redwood City. 4) Child Care Advisory Committee; REPORT: Child Care Advisory Committee, October 21,1996 Bobby Lewis and Karen Peterson, members of the Child Care Advisory Committee provided background on the Child Care Policy and position of Child Care Coordinator in Redwood City. They described the Committee's objective "to support community child care and preschool programs by initiating a Provider Action Group which would involve them in taking action together to meet common needs." They also described the Committee sponsored "Day in the Park" and the Committee's plans for a schooI- age child care facility at Sandpiper Park Community Center. Council thanked the Committee for its accomplishments and for reaching out into the community with quality child care options. Councilman Claire complimented the Committee for setting such a high standard that should be a model for all other communities. - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 OCTOBER 28, 1996 MINUTES Page No. 560 PAGE 10