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<br />Mayor Foust said that on October 29 she spoke to 120 students between the ages of <br />seven and nine. The students gave the Mayor cutout keys to Sandpiper with messages <br />on it appreciating the work of the Mayor and Council. Mayor Foust thanked the parents <br />and children and shared the drawings. <br /> <br />6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> <br />Michael Giari, Port of Redwood City Executive Director, spoke about the non-disposal <br />facility and he thanked the Planning staff for its explanation on item 6.3B. Mr. Giari <br />supports the Police vessel purchase as well. <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Howard commented that Mr. Malcolm Smith, Public Information Officer with <br />the City Manager's Department, is available to provide announcements on the topic. <br /> <br />Item 6.3A was pulled for discussion. <br /> <br />Cherlene Wright thanked Chaplain Logie for his words tonight. Ms. Wright thanked the <br />Council and the community for their opposition to Measure W. She appreciated all Council <br />decisions and discussions throughout the 2008 Special Election. <br /> <br />Carole Wong thanked the smart citizens of Redwood City and the City Council for all their <br />actions leading up to the election. She also thanked the other impacted homeowners for <br />mobilizing and being effective. Ms. Wong said she learned that democracy is hard work <br />and there shouldn't be any shortcuts. She thanked City staff and the Council for its <br />dedication. She said that if the "son of measure W" comes forward people will mobilize <br />again and take action but she also looks forward to building trust in the community. <br /> <br />Gloria Rodriguez said she has come to the City for code enforcement issues. She made <br />comments about staff coming into her home. She has filed a complaint with the City <br />Clerk's Office and she wants some resolution to her problems. <br /> <br />M/S Bain/lra to approve the Consent Calendar except for item 6.3 A. Motion carries <br />unanimously by roll call vote. <br /> <br />Council Member Aguirre thanked staff for agenda item 6.3 A. <br />Chris Cesena, Police Captain, answered questions regarding when the City would take <br />possession of the boat. Council Member Pierce suggested having the boat at an <br />upcoming event. Vice Mayor Howard said that she has been meeting regularly with the <br />Police Chief and various interested parties. She thanked Mr. Bob Hoffman for his hard <br />work and dedication to getting debris out of the waters. <br /> <br />M/S Howard/Pierce to approve item 6.3.A Motion carries unanimously by roll call vote. <br /> <br />MOTION: Waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, <br />adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. <br /> <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />NOVEMBER 10, 2008 <br />PAGE 2 <br />