CC Min 2008-08-25 Joint City Council, HHHCC and Redevelopment

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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — lan Bain, Council Member 4. INVOCATION — Chaplain Dennis Logie, Redwood City Police Department 5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Proclamation: Recognizing the Newly Formed Fair Oaks Lions Club — Laura Castillo, President of the Redwood City Fair Oaks Lions Club. Mayor Foust introduced members from the Redwood City Sunrise Lions Club and asked the newly formed Redwood City Fair Oaks Lions Club Charter members to join her as she read the proclamation. Ms. Laura Castillo, President of the newly formed club thanked it members present and stated their goal is to serve the community. B. Presentation: City Clerk Department — Silvia Vonderlinden, City Clerk. Ms. Vonderlinden provided an overview of the Department and its role (presentation on file). Mayor Foust asked the staff from this Department present to stand and be recognized. Vice Mayor Howard spoke to their hard work and Mayor Foust concurred. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR Victor Toreano, Building Trades Council, spoke against Measure W. He opined it negatively affects the City's Charter and residents. Mr. Torreano specifically mentioned legal fees, public safety, city services and possible infringement on the civil liberties of homeowners as possible consequences, should this measure pass. David McCallum spoke about the Redwood Creek cleanup project and how 6,000 pounds of garbage were collected throughout the year. He stated that with the rainy season coming soon this project will become even more important. He asked for more help from the City and Community on making sure the creek is clear of debris. Mayor Foust referred his concerns Mr. Ingram, City Manager who will discuss options with Vice Mayor Howard, as Chairperson of the Pride and Beautification Committee. Susan Moeller, Redevelopment Manager, announced upcoming "Our Town Downtown" events and this year the event will be a First Annual Redwood City Salsa Festival, to be held on September 20� 12-8 p.m. She said the salsa contest is for amateurs and professional salsa chefs who will compete for fun and prizes. There will be live entertainment and throughout Downtown Redwood City. Peter Hughes announced two Redwood Shores events. Mr. Hughes invited everyone to help with the annual level cleanup at the Redwood Shores Levee Cleanup sponsored by the Redwood Shores Community Association on Saturday, August 30` at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for volunteers. The second event is the grand opening of the new Redwood Shores Library scheduled for September 6� at 10 a.m. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AND HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE, AND AUGUST 25, 2008 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 207