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the City Council for the commendation and introduced staff present: Gordon Mann, <br /> Ralph Pacheco, Chun Chan, Ray Vairora, Manny Rosas, Jon Lynch and Rich <br /> Haygood, representing Engineering. <br /> <br />6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS <br /> <br /> Mayor Claire stated that those who wish to speak on the subject of tree planting in <br /> Redwood Shores may want to wait until Council Member Jordan arrives and brings up <br /> the subject under Matters of Council Interest. <br /> <br /> Mike Mancini stated that as the eighth grade teacher at Redeemer Lutheran School, <br /> he is also the director of the Washington D.C. trip. He thanked Council Member <br /> Howard in obtaining access to the White House. He stated it was the first school since <br /> September 11, 2002 to be specially briefed in the White House Executive Office. He <br /> gave Council Member Howard a thank you card and a picture from the seventh and <br /> eight grade class. <br /> <br /> Carol Coop, representing the Peninsula Rose Society, acknowledging the Year of the <br /> Rose 2002, requested that Redwood City be proclaimed an American Rose City. The <br /> goal is to reach millions of rose lovers and potential rose growers around the world. <br /> She stated that if the community would like to view a beautiful rose garden, it would be <br /> the garden located near the Community Activities Building at 1400 Roosevelt in <br /> Redwood City. <br /> <br /> Robert Hoffman stated that there has been controversy as to which ordinance applies <br /> to the administration of large day care homes. He stated he thinks he has found the <br /> answer to the problem. He further stated that unfortunately, the improper ordinance <br /> that was interpreted was used to abort a hearing scheduled for April 22. Subsequent, <br /> to that meeting, the Almanac records and the Redwood City Library archives records <br /> were searched for evidence relative to the current ordinance. He stated the February <br /> 23, 2000 issue of the Almanac was missing from the files at that time and that the only <br /> original copy was in David Wolfskill's files. He stated that the public hearing notice was <br /> identical to the ordinance adopted five days later. He further stated that it is also <br /> exactly the same as Option 3, relative to large day care homes. Mr. Hoffman stated <br /> that the residents of Maxwell Lane strongly recommend that the current ordinance be <br /> maintained and enforced. <br /> <br /> Council Member Hartnett stated that he would like City Attorney Yamamoto to revisit <br /> the subject to see where we are. <br /> <br /> Ralph Nobles supported Robert Hoffman and agreed with his statements. He stated <br /> that it appears clear that Redwood City did legally adopt Option 3 which allows for an <br /> appeal. <br /> <br />SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 <br />MINUTES PAGE 2 <br />MINUTES Book No. 59 <br />Page No. 161 <br /> <br /> <br />