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Advisory Board for School Force in Redwood Shores, Redwood City Rotary, Sandpiper School PT A, and the San Mateo County History Museum. In 2002, the San Mateo County/Redwood City Chamber of Commerce and Bay Area Bank named her the Athena Businesswoman of the Year. She expressed admiration for the dedication and passion she brings to everything she does stating that on the Council, her intelligence guides her, and what is best for the community always guides her actions and heart. She further gave examples of her work and accomplishments in the community. Council Member Foust was unanimously selected to serve as Vice Mayor for the next two years. MINUTE ORDER 05-235 B. Comments by Council Members, newly selected Vice Mayor, and Mayor; Vice Mayor Foust stated that when first elected to City Council there is a very strong learning curve and it was an honor and privilege to work with the former Mayor and Vice Mayor. She stated that with the other four Council Members they form a great team and they would not be on the Council without the community. She further stated that whether one voted for them or not, the Council is working for all of the community and is committed to doing its best to carry on the City business in a way that exemplifies integrity. The city value of integrity is, "to do the right thing, not the easy thing." She stated that it would not be possible to do the job without the support of the entire City staff. She expressed a tremendous amount of respect for Mayor Pierce and her appreciation for the opportunity to serve as Vice Mayor. She is incredible, thoughtful, kind, she cares and there is nobody to be found that is more committed. Vice Mayor Foust especially thanked her daughters, Lydia and Julia, for putting things in perspective and stated her pride in being their mom. Council Member Hartnett stated that it was a pleasure to serve on the Council under the leadership of Mayor Ira and Vice Mayor Pierce. He further stated that they were a tremendous team, serving as the eyes and ears of the Council and community which enabled the Council to get more done than otherwise would have in a way that showed the greatest amount of integrity and effectiveness. Mayor Pierce thanked Mayor Ira and her colleagues in assisting her in learning over the past 6 years crediting them with her understanding of things. She stated her belief that the Council comes up with good solutions, works very hard and in years ahead the Council and staff will be poised to work together with community members. She stated that she is very honored and grateful to be chosen as Mayor. She stated the importance of acknowledging that anyone achieving anything really does that as a result of the investment of other people thanking her mom, dad, family, husband and daughters for the investment and believing her. For Redwood City, she is committed to be sure that the community grows by flourishing, looking beyond the problems to causes and to help create solutions for the community's continued success. There are challenges in the near future REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 28, 2005 PAGE 6