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<br />5. SPECIAL ORDERS: <br /> <br />Proclamation: Honoring Battalion Chief Steve Cavallero <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kohlmann introduced Battalion Chief Cavallero stating that it is a substantial <br />honor to be named the 2006 Training Officer of the Year. <br /> <br />Mayor Pierce read the proclamation and thanked Battalion Chief Cavallero for his <br />commitment to the fire service profession and to the community. He has served as <br />trainer for both the City of Redwood City and San Mateo County by training firefighters <br />in other departments. <br /> <br />Battalion Chief Cavallero thanked Council and Fire Chief Kohlmann for the recognition <br />and his family for the support throughout the years. <br /> <br />6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND <br />COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY <br /> <br />CONSENT <br /> <br />CALENDAR <br /> <br />CITY <br /> <br />Clem Molony, Redwood City resident speaking on the Seaport Industrial Association, <br />stated that during recent business at the State of Silicon Valley, he had walked along <br />Guadalupe Creek in downtown San Jose. Approximately a half mile of the creek has <br />been day lighted and made into a park with accessibility of about ~ mile. Ramps lead <br />down into the creek and are accessible during the dry season. He suggested that this <br />might be a great idea for Redwood City to add to park space. <br /> <br />Christine Cheshire, a realtor with Interco Real Estate, announced the Domini Hoskins <br />Black History Museum and Learning Center exhibit opening on February 6 in the <br />Washington Mutual Bank on Broadway in Redwood City. The display is open on <br />Mondays from 12-5 and Saturdays from 10-3. Carolyn Hoskins, the vyidow of 4ger Bob <br />Hoskins, started her collection 12 years ago when her grandson asked her during Black <br />History Month if there was anyone besides Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that he could <br />make a report on. She was inspired to collect artifacts that have been purchased by her <br />or donated that need space of up to 3,000 square feet. It is a challenge to locate <br />donated space for the short display period and in return she gives a handsome 4ger <br />game package and memorabilia furnished by the NFL Alumni Association. A reception <br />is scheduled for Thursday, February 15 with various legislators, former NFL players, <br />and private citizens. <br /> <br />M/S Howard/Aguirre to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances <br />by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Item 6.2.A <br />was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. The motion <br />passed by a unanimous roll call vote with Council Member Bain absent. <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />FEBRUARY 5, 2007 <br />PAGE 2 <br />