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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY- A. California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) Awards: (1) Excellence for a Marketing Campaign for Downtown, (2) Neighborhood and Community Life for the Teen Events in Courthouse Square, and (3) Economic Development for Downtown Programming - Chris Beth, Superintendent, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. Chris Beth, Parks Recreation and Community Services Superintendent, announced that Redwood City received four awards instead of three. The fourth was a surprise award titled "Creating Community" - Award of Distinction - presented to those agencies that are committed to finding new directions, strategic action planning, and creating new opportunities. He explained that this is the equivalent of "Best Picture" award. Mr. Beth provided an overview of what these awards represent and enumerated the myriad events that take place downtown. He also stated that during 2008 partnerships with community organizations were ubiquitous and he hopes these continue. B. Presentation - Downtown Programming Sneak Preview by Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and Community Development Services Department - Chris Beth, Superintendent, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and Pat Webb, Housing and Economic Development Manager. Ms. Webb congratulated the Parks Recreation and Community Services Department on the awards received. Ms. Popovich, Redevelopment Project Manager, elaborated on the 2009 events and partnerships including the Downtown Business Group and the Sing Tao Chinese Newspaper. She also announced a continued partnership with Target for family day events. Ms. Popovich provided an overview of the"2009 New Programming." Vice Mayor Howard announced that the Farmers Market will open the first weekend in April. She thanked the Parks Recreation and Community Services Department for the brochures they provide for such event. Council Member Aguirre thanked Mr. Beth and said that the surprise award was an unexpected reward. She was at the award ceremony with Mayor Foust and Council Member Hartnett. Mayor Foust congratulated Superintendent Beth for becoming President of the California Park & Recreation Society. She also thanked Ms. Radcliffe, in the audience, for all her work as President of the Downtown Business Group and her continued collaborations with the city. Mayor Foust announced that last Saturday a playground was built at Mezes Park thanks to a partnership between Parks Recreation and Community Services Department and KaBoom. She provided details on the ribbon cutting ceremony and how meaningful of an event it was. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 9, 2009 PAGE 2