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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Acknowledgement of the winning poets of the First Annual Redwood City Youth Poetry Contest • Yarelly Contreras, Hugo Vasquez, Maria Ruiz, Nataly Villalobos, Josue Hernandez, Fernando Sanchez, Mackenzie Person, Risa Jensen, Cynthia Orocio Ruiz, Ricky Martinez, Tevye Friedlander, Andrew Duncan, Samantha Schutzer, Michele Aranyos, Morningstar Bazan, Mika Rosen, and Alyra Slocum Mayor Ira introduced and congratulated the winners of the First Annual Redwood City Youth Poetry Contest. A total of 650 students from age 5 -18 submitted poems that were judged by three published poets from Montalvo Arts Center. The 15 finalists were selected to read their poems on April 2 and all received trophies and certificates to local businesses. Five were chosen as Grand Winners and were presented with trophies and $100 gift certificates to a local bookstore. The poems were on display in the City Hall lobby area outside the Council Chamber. B. Proclamation in honor of National Historic Preservation Month Historic Resources Advisory Committee Chairperson Ken Rolandelli announced activities planned for Redwood City during Preservation Month 2005. The historic walking tour which takes place on Saturday, May 7, begins at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Lathrop House at 627 Hamilton Street. A field trip for 7th graders from the Redwood City School District of three downtown buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places takes place on May 23, 24, 25 and 27. A tour of the Union Cemetery Historic Site located on Woodside Road will occur on May 14 at 1:00 P.M. G.H. Armour, Executive Director of the Miss Redwood City Scholarship Association, introduced Miss Jessica Pedden, the new Miss Redwood City. Ms. Pedden is a 24 year old graduate of Pepperdine University, recently opened her own business in Redwood City. She will proceed to Fresno in June for the Miss California competition where she will have the opportunity to win an additional $10,000.00 with the possibility of going onto Atlantic City and become Miss America. Ms. Pedden shared her experiences since becoming Miss Redwood City that included her debut at the First Annual Poetry Awards, the Fourth Annual Pet Parade, volunteering at Canada College reading to over 500 kindergarteners, and serving as an active member of the traveling storytellers. Lindsay Saier, Redwood City's Outstanding Teen, 14 years old, a freshman at Notre Dame High School stated that she is looking forward to representing Redwood City in June as well as becoming more involved in the community and adding to her 350 hours of community service. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND APRIL 25, 2005 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES BOOK NO. 60 Page No. 453