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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY — Presentation of Pride and Beautification Committee Postcards Contest Winners; Mayor Ruskin explained the role of the Pride and Beautification Committee and the Postcard Contest being acknowledged. The Committee invited artists to submit entries that would present images of Redwood City to the world. A committee was formed to oversee the contest consisting of Joe Rice, Jeanne Roehm, Gary Lepori and G.J. Scove. Artists were encouraged to submit their work and many photographs, paintings and drawings were received. Bay Area Bank made a generous donation toward the printing costs and the following Downtown businesses donated gift certificates to the winners: City Pub, Give Pizza Chance, Joy Meadow, Mulligan's, Southwest Grill and Old Navy /Gap. A committee of judges was appointed consisting of Chairperson and Council Member Diane Howard, Planning Commissioner Tamara Piulle, Susan Sommers and Code Enforcement Officer Gary Lepori. City staff person Speer McClelland prepared the display of the postcards. He then asked Council Member Howard to join him in giving out the awards. Awards for Honorable Mention were as follows: Carol Bevins, Patricia Dixon, Stuart Givot, Kathie Lou Eldridge, Marty Kaiser and Marsh Rightmeier. The six winners were as follows: Brian O'Neill (Nature), Johanna Kar (Humor), Horst Wolf (Business), Ernest King (Architecture), Brian O'Neill (Civic /Cultural) and Beth Mostovoy (Judge's Choice). 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Joseph Coddington of Docktown had two concerns based on one incident. There was a large 50- ft. boat that drifted out into the water. He stated he is concerned that the boat is still left against the bank at the end of Redwood Creek after he called 911. He expressed concern with the nonresponse to his 911 call. Mayor Ruskin requested City Manager Everett report on the situation. Elizabeth Travers read a letter with photographs pertaining to problems, which have developed on her street and the streets surrounding Stafford Park. She further questioned whether the City Attorney has investigated the liability of the City in permitting inflatable play equipment in the park. Mayor Ruskin requested a report on the nature of the contracts from City Manager Everett. Ralph Frazia spoke about the crosswalk near the post office on Jefferson Avenue. He stated that after the underpass completion, heavy traffic and liability exist. He stated the crosswalk should be closed as soon as possible due to the danger to seniors and children. Al Diaz spoke about Stafford Park and his concerns regarding the usage of large groups and jumping containers. He asked that the Council look into supporting any necessary ordinances and suggested group activities may be better accommodated at Red Morton Community Center. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 26, 2000 PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 141