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The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Vice Mayor Foust voting no. MINUTE ORDER 07-068 8. STAFF REPORTS A. Climate Protection Activities and Initiatives Deputy City Manager Gonzalez presented the staff report and asked the Mayor to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Council generally expressed their support and appreciation and asked for more information, options, and reports back on what more can be done. Public Comment: William Buchholz stated that he is representing the Sierra Club and referred to an earlier letter he sent directly to Council. He commended Council for acknowledging the global warming problem and joining over 400 other cities in signing the agreement. He referred to parts of the agreement and noted that it is not binding and he thought it could be a joint community effort for volunteers to help set reduction targets and an action plan. Rob Dickinson stated that he is representing San Mateo County Democracy for America and he delivered a letter to notify the Mayor that his organization voted to become part of Cool Cities and stated that there is a need for immediate and aggressive action at all levels and a need to look for other solutions. Rick Nordensten stated that he is representing the Sierra Club, is a PACT graduate, and is a Redwood City resident. He stated that global warming is the Sierra Club's number one priority. He noted that 464 U.S. mayors have signed the agreement as of last Thursday. He said that Joint Venture Silicon Valley has begun looking at the problem regionally and he has seen a lot of support within Redwood City from various organizations. He also asked people in the audience supporting the agreement to stand and thanked everyone for their support. Pat Crawford stated that she is representing Cool Families and she thanked Council for their efforts in greening Redwood City. She stated that they are a grassroots organization that tries to raise awareness and inspire people and other groups to take small or big steps to live a more sustainable lifestyle. They want to do more and work with larger organizations as a good source of volunteer efforts. Mayor Pierce commented that the City is a leader in this area, and that about six years ago, the City had begun working on a number of energy and water conservation savings efforts. She said that signing the agreement is an indication to the world that we are serious and we will do the level 1 city operations as good JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND APRIL 23, 2007 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10