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5. SPECIAL ORDERS: Proclamation — International Walk to School Week Mayor Pierce read and presented the proclamation to Rebecca Ratcliff, a parent representative from Roy Cloud School. Rebecca Ratcliff stated that Wednesday, October 3, 2007 is International Walk and Bike to School day beginning 7:30 a.m. and she thanked City Council for their support. Proclamation — Sequoia High School Mayor Pierce read and presented the proclamation to Principal Morgan Marchbanks (also present in the audience were Superintendent Pat Gemma and School Board Member Lorraine Rumley) based on their designation as a Distinguished School in the State of California. Principal Marchbanks thanked Mayor Pierce and City Council for their support and asked each person present, representing Sequoia to stand. Presentation — National Awards for the Recycled Water Project Community Development Services Director Peter Ingram introduced Public Works Superintendent Justin Ezell, Supervisor Victor Palmberg, Water Systems Specialist Don Nickle, and Consultant Mark Milan. He stated that they were proud to accept the prestigious national WateReuse Association's 2007 Large Project of the Year Award during a ceremony held September 10th at its annual WateReuse Symposium, which is the premier conference devoted to water reuse education. The award was for the Redwood City Recycled Water Project. This national industry awards program recognizes superior water reuse, reclamation, and recycling projects across the United States that advance or have made significant contributions to water reuse. He also stated that Hotel Sofitel won the national customer of the year award for their pioneering efforts for being the greenest and most responsible hotel in the area for pushing the project to deliver water for multiple uses on site. He also stated that Mark Milan received a special president's award at the national level for his work in public outreach and effectively communicating and educating people about recycled water. In response, each Council Member made individual remarks to thank, recognize, and congratulate the staff on their hard work and on winning these awards. Presentation — Human Resources Department Human Resources Director Bob Bell gave a PowerPoint presentation (on file) on the City of Redwood City's Human Resources Department. The presentation included information on the department's core purpose, organizational structure, how it supports Council priorities, workload statistics, workforce development, workers' compensation, short-term and long -term objective and initiatives. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 MEETINGS PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO.61 Page No. 501