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Council Member Howard thanked the people of Redwood City for re-electing her to the Council and that it is an honor to serve with her colleagues. She stated that it is a strong affirmation that the community is pleased with the direction the city is going. She stated that she looks forward to the next 4 years of challenging herself, the City Council and staff, as well as the people to work together and make Redwood City the real gem of the peninsula. She thanked her friends, families and volunteers for their support and work over the past several months. Council Member Aguirre stated that over the past 10 months she has realized the wonderful job that her colleagues have been doing and the great amount of respect she has for people who have served. She thanked her volunteers and all others who worked so hard on her campaign. She further thanked her family who without their support she could not have been a stronger person to help her be a better Council Member. She stated that this is a wonderful opportunity and working for the community has been a privilege, it is humbling and that she has a great amount of respect for the position. Mayor Ira thanked the people of Redwood City for their confidence and trust, stating that he will do all he can to prove that trust. He stated that while precinct walking the topics of interest and concern expressed by residents are those that will be worked on by the Council. The topics repeatedly mentioned were the need for safe neighborhoods and that meetings have occurred for meeting the needs in the downtown. He also heard that, although not directly involved with the schools, education is a primary concern for all children and that Council work toward a great education for them. He further stated that spending money wisely is a priority and that it is for the Council as well. He thanked all volunteers that worked on his campaign. C. Nominations and selection of Mayor for a two-year term, conducted by City Clerk; Vice Mayor Pierce thanked Mayor Ira for his time and effort during the past two years and as a sign of respect she presented him two gifts from the Council. Mayor Ira thanked Vice Mayor Pierce stating she had been supportive, going to meetings and as a friend. He stated it is his honor to nominate her for Mayor and that it has been a great balance as a Mayor and Vice Mayor. He thanked the Council for making it easy for him and truly working as a team, working with each others' styles and remaining flexible. He thanked the City Clerk's office for supporting him for the last two years and the City Manager's office as well. He thanked his family stating that their support and allowing him to be Mayor for the past two years provides the foundation that makes it all work. He stated that during his time as Mayor there have been tough times and very exciting times. He further stated gratitude for all of work done during the budget process and that staff has done a great job of determining how to make the cuts without affecting service and staffing levels. He cited the downtown rejuvenation that includes the theatre, and downtown plaza as very positive indicators. He stated that the topic REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 28, 2005 PAGE 4