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Mayor Gasparini called onPI~nning Director Patterson to come forward, and described how much he has håd'to endure bearing the brunt of controversy in development and appeals processes. Mayor Gasparini acknowledged that he must want to be incognito in the community at times and presented him with a disguise - large plastic glasses with a huge nose and bushy eyebrows. Mayor Gasparini stated how much she believed in appreciating and recognizing people for the good work they do in the community and Redwood City was one of the richest communities anywhere. She acknowledged the people in the audience and what they had done for the community. Mayor Gasparini said one faction of the City did not receive its fair share of accolades, and read a letter to all of the City staff thanking them for their hard work, working beyond the scope of their jobs, their creativity, teamwork, dedication, commitment to customer service, positive attitude, friendship and improving the quality of life in Redwood City. Mayor Gasparini said that former Mayor Buchan had dubbed her the "Queen of Trash," for her great work on the Pride and Beautification Committee and she treasured that title. Mayor Gasparini stated that she wanted to continue the tradition. She therefore, dubbed Councilwoman Howard the "Princess of Garbage" and gave her a red satin sash emblazoned with that title and a silver garbage pail. Mayor Gasparini told Councilwomen Buchan and La Berge how much she sincerely appreciated their support over the years and urged them to pass on their Council wisdom to the new members. Mayor Gasparini thanked Council Members Sanfilipo and Steinfeld for their service to the community and their support, and said they now had time to do lunch together. Mayor Gasparini said their were so many friends in the audience she didn't know where to begin. She thanked her second family, Pete and Paula Uccelli; Pete and Ginny Hughes; Ralph and Carolyn Nobles; Jack Anthony; Janice and John Lee; the Bennetts and all the Port Commissioners; Roland Giannini; the firefighters; Ralph Garcia; Jeff Filippi; Bert Peralta; Mike Gibbons; Sally Hartman; Mike Church; Corinne Centeno; and everyone who came to the meeting.; and most of all her husband, John, and her mom and dad. A very emotional Mayor Gasparini thanked her parents who gave her the inspiration to run for Council and gave her the values that had sustained her. Mayor Gasparini stated she hoped that Vice Mayor Hartnett would be the new Mayor, and that he would make an incredible Mayor. She said she had learned so much from him, that he was so well respected in the community and that he had understood her sense of humor. Mayor Gasparini told everyone she wanted to give him some tools to resolve conflicts and keep order at Council meetings. Mayor Gasparini presented a "sit and spin" toy, a "So Sue Me" T-shirt, and an enormous, 4- Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 November 17,1995 Page 6 Page No. 431 . - " .,,-,,_.,,<~<