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REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager November 7, 2016 SUBJECT Accept Offer to Create Sesquicentennial Dedication Plaque and Select Location for Placement of the Plaque RECOMMENDATION Receive report and by motion accept offer from Native Sons of the Golden West to create a Sesquicentennial dedication plaque and select location for placement of the plaque BACKGROUND Redwood City will be turning 150 in 2017! This City’s Sesquicentennial will be celebrated throughout the year. Planning efforts are well underway with the Council appointed committee led by former Mayor Barbara Pierce and local historian and community organizer, Dee Eva. Highlights of the celebration include, reenactments; neighborhood events at local parks; speakers series at the Library and other downtown venues; a major community event on May 20th, 2017 that includes a Flower Extravaganza, art, car show, music, food, competitions, and more; a film about Redwood City; the creation of a commemorative magazine; a new website providing history and highlights; art and poster contests; 150th theme for all special events held throughout the year; and much more. The Native Sons of the Golden West service club has offered to create and place a history plaque to celebrate and recognize the City’s Sesquicentennial. The Sesquicentennial Committee recommends that the City accept this offer and that there would be a dedication ceremony and placement of this official plaque. The Committee would like input from the City Council regarding the suggestion for a location and what the plaque should include. ANALYSIS The primary mission of the Native Sons of the Golden West is to preserve the spirit of the “Days of 49” and the history of California. They do this in many ways, and one of which is the creation and placement of history plaques on public facilities. The City of Redwood City is fortunate that we have an active Native Sons of the Golden West and the City has worked closely with the club on past dedications. This includes the old Firehouse which is now the Main Library; and the recognition of the Redwood City Fire Department’s 150th anniversary. 7.A. - Page 1