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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY <br /> A. Proclamation: National Blood Donor Month — American Red Cross Account <br /> Manager Mona Helmhold — Sarah O'Brien was the representative <br /> present and encouraged everyone to donate blood. Vice Mayor <br /> Howard announced that Deanna La Croix (City Manager <br /> Department) wonderful job getting city employees to donate <br /> blood. <br /> (Item C taken first- out of sequence) <br /> C. Acknowledgement of Community Shuttle Naming Contest Winners — Vice Mayor <br /> Howard and Christine Maley-Grubl, Executive Director, Peninsula Traffic <br /> Congestion Relief Alliance. Vice Mayor Howard thanked the over 100 suggestions <br /> submitted. The winner was lan Bain, Council Member. She also gave prizes to <br /> others who participated. Vice Mayor Howard thanked the Peninsula Traffic <br /> Congestion Relief Alliance and the senior representative present Kim Comstock. <br /> D. Presentation: Certificate of Recognition to Dave Karow, Show Your Pride, <br /> Redwood City - 2008 Contest - Mr. Karow was present and thanked the Council <br /> for the recognition. He presented each Council Member with a signed copy of the <br /> book. <br /> B. Proclamation: Honoring The Garrick Family and Their Friends from Atherton and <br /> Woodside for the `Trees of Joy' Event. Mayor Foust recognized the Garrick's and <br /> thanked them for their dedication to making this event possible. Mr. Garrick <br /> explained the genesis of this tradition. Mayor Foust thanked Teri Chin, Human <br /> Services Manager, for making this happen. <br /> 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> Greg Greenway, with Industrial Seaport Association, said that the Chamber of Commerce <br /> in Redwood City is looking at Prop 1A and High Speed Rail which passed in November of <br /> 2008. He commented on Consent Calendar item 6.1.C. and the need for affordable <br /> housing. <br /> Susanne Springs, with time donated by Sandra Peltz, opined that regarding 885 <br /> Woodside Road the letter to neighbors was not sent in a timely manner and neighbors <br /> were not aware of this action. She did not think there was adequate notice. Ms. Springs <br /> posed questions relating to the use and process. She believes the original Council action <br /> is different than what is being suggested. She asked that these not be rental units and for <br /> clarification on the meaning of "more favorable market conditions". <br /> Gerard Zelnik said he agreed with the sentiments from the previous speaker. He opined <br /> that what originally was proposed is what should remain. He believes this has been <br /> controversial approval and in his opinion to allow a change to rentals without a time limit is <br /> not acceptable. <br /> REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 2009 <br /> MINUTES PAGE 2 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 <br /> Page No. 293 <br />