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Mayor Foust stated that the Utilities Committee will meet on January 9, 2008 and that they will discuss the idea further on when this item comes back with a recommendation to Council possibly in January. Council Member Ira stated that the Utilities Committee did not have a specific timeframe in mind, but that they have been more concerned with looking at the long -term policy decisions. Council Member Aguirre thanked the Downtown Business Group, parents, children, community, and staff for their work on the Hometown for the Holidays event. She said this was one of the best ever fireworks display and parade and she noted that the event brings out community spirit. Council Member Bain thanked Engineering and Construction Manager Chang and the Engineering and Construction Departments for the meeting held last Monday at the Peninsula Christian Church to discuss possible changes to make things more pedestrian - friendly in that area. Council Member Pierce thanked all the departments who sent creative, representational items for the City holiday tree that she and Mayor Foust decorated. She stated that the trees are in the windows at the Courthouse Square and encouraged people to vote for their favorite ones. Mayor Foust stated that ballots for this Downtown Business Group contest can be obtained at Savvy Cellar, Fox Theater, City Hall, the downtown library, the downtown Century Theater, and Lulu's. She stated that the deadline for voting is 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 19 th. Mayor Foust stated that there are two other events tomorrow on December 11 th . At the Fair Oaks Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 200 families will be receiving trees and the trimmings through a contact of Council Member Bain's and an Atherton resident. She stated that there will also be an event to help wrap gifts for the Police and Firefighters Associations' annual toy and book drive at Red Morton Community Center at 5 p.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT — 9:12 p.m. M/S Ira /Hartnett to adjourn. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. Respe tfully submitted, Dora Wong Deputy City Clerk Submitted for approval at the Council Meeting of January 28, 2008. JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 10 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 538