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Mayor Claire read the proclamation and Council Member Harmett commented that Mr. Scanlon has a most challenging jobs in San Mateo County, not only working with the Samtrans organization, but the Joint Powers Board and the Transit Authority. He further stated that Mr. Scanlon's staff is hard working and team oriented as encouraged by Mr. Scanlon. His leadership has been tremendous for our County in the area of transportation and has rejuvenated strategic thinking in the County and the region. Council Member Ruskin stated he has the pleasure of working with Mr. Scanlon while serving on the Transportation Authority and that the leadership in both the region and the County is legendary. He further stated, it is an indescribably difficult task and Mr. Scanlon has brought a sense of initiative, energy, creativity and responsibility to the position. Mr. Scanlon thanked the Council, stating that it is very gratifying to be called before the governing board of his hometown and be given the proclamation. He stated he would try very hard to live up to the kind words and that his family is very pleased to live in a city that is so well governed and managed. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bob Slusser, of 'Tis the Season, thanked City staff for all their work, specifically naming Deanna La Croix, Gordon Mann and staff, Gary Hover, Police Sergeants Hemandez and Sheffield, and Fire Marshall Louis Vella. He stated that it is the level of support provided by City staffthat makes the event successful. He further thanked the Civic Cultural Committee for providing the basic funding for the event. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted by one motion and one vote. There is no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item is removed from the Consent Calendar and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. M/S Hartnett/Ruskin to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote with Council Member Jordan abstaining on Item 7.lA. 7.1 Section - Motions A. Motion to approve the Minutes of the meeting of November 19, 2001; (301) MINUTE ORDER 01-183 B. Motion to approve Recreation Vendor Payments Requiring Council Action because they exceed the $10,000 expenditure limit; (304) MINUTE ORDER 01-184 STUDY SESSION DECEMBER 3, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 55