Laserfiche WebLink
<br />All Council Members stepped down to honor Mr. Hoffman. Mayor Foust read the <br />proclamation and presented it to Mr. Hoffman and his spouse Alice. Mr. Hoffman <br />thanked the Council for the honor of being recognized. <br /> <br />B. Water Conservation Poster Contest - Justin Ezell, Public Works Superintendent <br /> <br />Mayor Foust provided some context on the importance of the need to conserve water. <br />She asked that all the teachers in the room stand and the Council and public applauded <br />their efforts. Mayor Foust announced 16 winners for their exemplary commitment to <br />saving water through their artistic messages. Their art will be part of a 2009 Water <br />Conservation Calendar. Mayor Foust thanked staff for its work on this issue. <br />Council took a break to allow the children, families and teachers to exit the Chambers. <br /> <br />C. Kennedy Middle School Students - Citizen Schools - Blake Lyon, Senior <br />Planner <br /> <br />Mr. Blake explained the concept of Citizen School and one of the students explained <br />the program. Another student explained the need for a crosswalk on Woodside Road. <br /> <br />D. Human Resources on Succession Planning - Bob Bell, Assistant City Manager <br />and Human Resources Director <br /> <br />Mr. Bell presented the topic (presentation on file) with one of his staff, Leah Lockhart <br />Management Analyst. Council asked questions about the possible need to change the <br />culture of the organization to meet demographic changes. Mayor Foust is happy that <br />staff is ahead of the curve and focusing on planning ahead. <br /> <br />6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR <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 />Keith Kadera, with the downtown business group spoke about the Hometown Holidays <br />event. He shared his exciting with the level of attendance and with the excitement <br />surrounding the event. He thanked the following stakeholders: the committee <br />members, the downtown business group, redevelopment staff, the Commissioners, <br />Police, Fire and Public Works Departments as well as Council Members who were in <br />attendance. He also thanked the Uccelli Foundation, Costco and others who donated <br />time and worked hard to make this a success. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust said that the full Council was there and everybody had a fabulous time. <br />The Council thanked all the members of the Downtown Group for making Redwood City <br />Pride alive. <br /> <br />David Amann, a representative from the Chamber of Commerce, invited the Council <br />and the community to attend the State of the City Address on January 21, 2009. He <br />said seating is limited and it is a very popular. He also announced the date for the <br />upcoming 2009 Progress Seminar. <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />DECEMBER 8, 2008 <br />PAGE 2 <br />