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Councilwoman La Berge described the coalition of Peninsula leaders who were supporting this initiative, including Mary Griffin, President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, and Chair of the countywide Childrens Executive Council who developed this proposal. Councilwoman La Berge stressed the benefits that would accrue to the children of Redwood City through this initiative. Councilwoman La Berge, member of the Childrens Executive Council and San Mateo cities representative, advised that the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors had proclaimed 1995 as the Year of the Child. Councilwoman La Berge urged her colleagues to adopt the resolution supporting the goals and principles of the Peninsula Partnership Initiative which will focus on children from before birth through the third grade; address the health, educational, social, emotional and economic needs of children; and produce clear measurable outcomes. Councilwoman La Berge, Chairperson for the Year of the Child in San Mateo County, asked that the City prepare a proclamation for the Year of the Child for January 23, 1995. MEMO 12/20/94 TITLE READ. MIS: LA BERGE/STEINFELD RESOLUTION NO. 12383 SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE PENINSULA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES INITIATIVE; ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Redwood City Police Department announcement: Operation "SILENT NIGHT" New Year's Eve 1994. The Redwood City Police Department hopes to reduce random gunfire through a program of education, suppression, apprehension and prosecution. (1004-01) City Manager Everett described the Police Department's program, "Silent Night" and advised that the City has a "hot line" 780-7180 in operation right now to report gunfire in Redwood City. City Manager Everett stated it was a felony to discharge a firearms, and a reward of up to $500 was being offered for information leading to the arrest of those people who illegally discharge firearms. Half of the Police Department will be on duty during New Year's Eve; and some Police personnel will be looking for drunk drivers and others will be responding to the gunfire calls; volunteers and ham radio operators will assist the Police; officers will make arrests and book offenders at County jail, and the District Attorney has agreed to fully prosecute those arrested. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 467 December 19, 1994 Page 4 _... - """-""---'--""".--"--"---"'--_'_"mm--- ..-,..