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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 ranging from financial to employment of the residents. The emotional aspect of the community, its safety, caring for community members, children in the educational system or the physical infrastructure, they all must be attended to. We must prepare for the future by more fully engaging community members in planning and planning for growth in a way that helps to solve some of the issues ahead, such as transportation, water and the environment. We must also strengthen relationships within our diverse community because it is our future to learn to work together better. She stated that she especially looks forward to additional ways to connect with youth to create a positive alternative to gangs and the effect on all of us. As a community we need to do more to prevent, intervene and suppress the violence of street gangs. In having successful and well educated children, we will have a successful community for all residents. She stated that she looks forward to working with the community, Council and staff to ensure that the next two years under their watch will continue in the direction they all desire/ C. Public Comment Adrian Brandt thanked the Council and citizens of Redwood City during his City Council campaign. Although unable to meet everyone and unsuccessful in his City Council bid he stated his belief that there good people on the Council and he looks forward to working with them and supporting them in any way possible to make Redwood City the best it can be. He sincerely thanked all of those who worked on his campaign. 11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Mayor Pierce — stated that Saturday, December 5 Hometown Holidays will be held. It is an all day event featuring a snow field, activities at the museum with fireworks at 5:30 p.m. For more information, the Downtown Business Group website contains information. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 28, 2005 PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 53