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6. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY — A. Presentation: Sequoia Union High School District — Superintendent Pat Gemma Superintendent Gemma provided the Council with what he termed, " an update on plans that the Sequoia High School has to house a significant increase in students at what we will now call the Sequoia Area or Sequoia property ". The area is bordered by the El Camino, Broadway, Brewster, Elwood and James Street. The existing property of the Sequoia High School houses 1,650 students, the District offices, and District corporate yard. The planning thus far will have impact on the citizens of Redwood City, particularly to those neighboring the site. He further explained the background leading up to this point. He then delineated the temporary plan. Council asked various questions associated with the plan and made comments such as encouraging the District to work with the City staff in gaining information on Police and landscaping experience. Susan Swope, as a neighbor of the Sequoia High School District, stated that her initial reaction to moving Redwood Continuation is that it is not an ideal solution. She stated she understands Council has no jurisdiction over any of the school districts in Redwood City. She further stated that the City has been a terrific partner to many organizations and she urged the Council to work as hard as possible to help the District find a better solution. She stated her belief that Proposition 39 was not meant to disadvantage the high school district and community as would the impacts in the use of the tennis courts and additional traffic. B. Presentation: Gangs — Chief of Police Carlos Bolanos Police Chief Bolanos introduced Captain Chris Cesena, Sergeant Sean Hart and Officer Dan Smith. He began with an overview and update on the gang situation in the community. Sergeant Hart and Officer Smith provided a gang awareness presentation. (PowerPoint presentation on file in the City Clerk Office.) Council Members thanked the Police Department for its work and asked how the community can assist. Residents can report suspicious congregating of groups of strangers or vehicles and call the graffiti hotline for removal at 780 -7304. Recess: 8:25 -8:35 p.m. (Council Member ira left the meeting) JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 9, 2006 PAGE 3 MINUTE ORDER BOOK NO. 61 Page 75