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Cemetery, and a focus on historic neighborhood schools with a poster display of historic Sequoia High School. For further information on these events, the community may call 780- 7239 and speak with Charles Jany. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Barbara Britchgi, Chair of the Civic Cultural Commission, thanked Mayor Ruskin for the relocation of the Sister City ship to the first floor of City Hall. Andy Frisch thanked Mayor Ruskin, the Civic Cultural Commission and staff for the relocation &the jade ship. Paula Uccelli agreed with the appreciation and thanked the community for participating in the Cinco de Mayo event. She stated that Redwood City International is now working toward a Sister City and port in Italy. She invited anyone interested in assisting in this effort may write to P.O. Box 715, Redwood City International. JeffNorris, Sequoia Players Guild, accompanied by two students, thanked the City Council and Civic Cultural Commission for the generous grant. He stated the grant would be used for supplies necessary for presentations. He further stated each Council Member has been presented with tickets to the event which occurs May 10, 11 and 12 at 8:00 p.m. in the Sequoia High School auditorium at Broadway and Brewster. Elizabeth Travers (Dick Clark ceded 3 minutes), stated she was bringing to the attention of the Council, the recent deliberate destruction of the sprinkler heads in the planting beds and vandalism at Stafford Park on Sunday evening. She stated that in the past month it has been observed that large groups are bringing multiple tables, many chairs and portable grills. She further stated that the behavior is not being adequately monitored by either Parks or Police personnel. She stated the result is expensive repair to the park's new restroom, piping on King Street to be expected due to overuse and a definite increased use to the park by non-residents. Assistant City Manager/Police ChiefBolanos responded that he spoke with Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Centeno, that more Police patrol will occur on the weekend and a park facility employee will be on site to address any rules violation. Sandy Jukes, a volunteer with the American Cancer Society, spoke about the Relay for Life that last year involved over 2,700 communities across the country raising $169,000,000.00. She stated Relay for Life is a community event that allows individuals from all walks of life to join in the fight against cancer. She stated the all night event includes live music, entertainment, food, games and activities for all ages. The event raises cancer awareness and funds for research, education, advocacy and patient service programs. It is a celebration of life for survivors; a memorial for loved ones lost and a rally for the community to fight cancer. The event begins on REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 7, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No. 58 Page No. 400