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Mayor Gee stated that there is a trend for permanent absentee ballot holders to hold on <br /> to their ballots longer. He stated that there needs to be enough ballots in the county to <br /> handle that traffic, and City Hall in Redwood City can be quite far for some communities. <br /> Mr. Church stated that he would appreciate feedback from the Council and staff to do <br /> what is necessary to ensure everyone gets the message and can vote. <br /> Council Member Aguirre stated that parking at the County Center and City Hall can be <br /> difficult, so there needs to be appropriate accessibility for the benefit of the voter. <br /> B. Recognition of Boys and Girls Club Finalists - Youth of the Year. <br /> Youth being recognized: Roman Loza, Angelica Salto, Jocelyn Arellano, and <br /> Adriana Fernandez. In attendance were: Michael Jones, Senior Unit Director, Mayra <br /> Arellano, High School Director, and Esmeralda Ortiz, Assistant Unit Director and <br /> Jeffrey Gee, Mayor, who presented certificates of recognition to each of those present. <br /> Mayor Gee introduced Ms. Ortiz, who spoke about the Boys and Girls Club and their <br /> work to help students access resources and feel driven towards higher educational <br /> goals. <br /> C. San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District Report - Kat <br /> Lion, Board of Trustees Representative for City of Redwood City <br /> Ms. Lion introduced Dr. Peavey, the new District Manager for the San Mateo County <br /> Mosquito & Vector Control District. Dr. Peavey spoke about control of vectors in water <br /> as part of the effort to control West Nile, and other strategies to keep mosquitos and <br /> other vectors under control. She stated that last year was the biggest year in California <br /> for West Nile virus. Council Member Howard asked about fogging and Dr. Peavey <br /> replied that it is the act of spraying a very fine mist of pyrethrin at night to target adult <br /> mosquitos. She stated that it is a very short-lived mist that is not detrimental to humans. <br /> D. Swearing in of Incoming Boards, Commissions and Committee <br /> Members — (two members) by Silvia Vonderlinden, City Clerk <br /> City Clerk Vonderlinden swore in Ms. Connie Guerrero, Planning Commissioner, and <br /> Daniel Lewin, Board of Building Review Committee member. <br /> 6. PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Lee Callister spoke about the cost to the City of maintaining Docktown. He noted that <br /> the City received $1.4 million in annual rent while saying that it's costing $1.5 million to <br /> maintain. He spoke about ways to make Docktown break even. He asked about some <br /> of the costs the City previously reported. He stated that the City has not lost $1.5 <br /> million on Docktown and could possibly make a profit. <br /> Michael Lane introduced himself as the new Chair of the Housing Leadership Council of <br /> San Mateo County. He expressed support and commendation for what the City Council <br /> is doing to address the housing crisis. <br /> Peter Norris stated that he is a homeless veteran living at the Maple Street Shelter. He <br /> stated that he has received a Section 8 voucher and there is such a stigma against it <br /> that he can't find a place that will accept the voucher. He spoke about how difficult it is <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ May 18, 2015 <br /> PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 <br /> Page No. 408 <br />