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5. SPECIAL ORDERS: Proclamation: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Mayor Pierce stated that this health problem can and does affect all people in our communities. She introduced the various Redwood City based providers of alcohol and drug addiction recovery programs present at the meeting: Bridges Program, cordilleras Mental Health Center, Daytop California Adolescent Program, El Centro de Libertad, Mental Health Association of San Mateo County, Redwood Center, The Sequoia Center, Service League of San Mateo County's HOPE and in -Jail Programs, The Children's Place Program of the Legacy Foundation, Youth and Family Enrichment Services' Archway and Insights Alcohol & Drug Services Programs. Proclamation: National Prostate Cancer Month Mayor Pierce asked Mr. John Murray, a member of the Prostate Information Forum and Linda Merslich, RN to receive the proclamation. Mr. Murray stated that the purpose is to provide as much information as possible so that the decision is the best for the individual. He further thanked Dr. Henry Ritter, Jr. who was the founder of the group and died two years ago. He stated that the group is active and asked that those who have been diagnosed should be encouraged to visit the organization some time. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY M/S Hartnett/Ira to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Item 6.3 removed from Consent Calendar for separate consideration. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Council Member Bain abstaining on Item 6.1.A, Council Member Howard and Vice Mayor Foust absent. John Edmonds thanked the Service League for help with the Hope House, and spoke about a book on the history of Redwood City that is expected to be available in early summer. He explained that there will be an income that will go directly to history preservation programs in Redwood City. Matt Leddy, representing the Friends of Redwood City, stated that he had participated in a phone survey conducted by Competitive Edge Research. Several questions were asked about such issues as traffic, public schools, downtown growth, and the future of our bay lands. He explained that one question was whether he was in favor of affordable housing, allowing for a yes or no answer with no provision for offering a specific distinction. He stated his fear of an effort by development interests to make an end run around the City planning process. He stated that activities such as this type of JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page 258 SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 PAGE 2