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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY <br /> A. Proclamation - Cool the Earth Celebration — Chloe Martin, Program Manager <br /> Mayor Foust addressed the children, parents, and teachers thanking them for making this <br /> a reality. She also acknowledged Emerita Orta-Camilleri with the Belmont School District. <br /> Chloe Martin addressed those present recognizing contributors from ten schools that <br /> came together to make "every action count". She thanked city staff Erica Spacher and <br /> Beth Ross for their leadership. <br /> B. Presentation - Ceremonial Swearing-In of Newly appointed Boards, <br /> Commissions, and Committee members. <br /> Silvia Vonderlinden, City Clerk, performed the oath of office to the recently appointed or <br /> reappointed Boards, Commissions and Committees members. <br /> C. Presentation - Gang Suppression, Redwood City Police Department— <br /> Daniel Mulholland, Police Sergeant <br /> Chief Cobarruviaz addressed the Council (presentation on file). He provided details on <br /> each of the gangs and the areas claimed by each in Redwood City. The Chief also <br /> provided some details on potential factors that lead to gang involvement. He also covered <br /> the graffiti abatement program. Council asked questions about various state laws and <br /> possibly advocating for more funds for these efforts. Mr. Cobarruviaz mentioned that <br /> maintaining the COPS grants is important. Various Council Members thanked the Police <br /> Department for its work with the community. Mayor Foust appreciated the fact that tough <br /> issues are discussed in a public forum and that the Police Department is proactive and <br /> works across departments and agencies. <br /> 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> MOTION: Waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt <br /> the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. <br /> Wendy Shadwell-Nian spoke about noise impacts on the Senior Village from nearby <br /> restaurants. She believes the music is causing stress to many of the patients and she <br /> asked that the noise stop at 10:00 p.m. Ms. Shadwell-Nian thanked the Council for its <br /> time. <br /> Item 6.1 F was pulled for discussion by Council Member Hartnett. <br /> M/S Bain/Pierce to approve the consent calendar except for items 6.1 F and 6.1 G. <br /> Motion carries unanimously by electronic vote with Vice Mayor Howard abstaining <br /> on the set of minutes for the meeting she was absent (April 27, 2009). <br /> Item 6.1 G pulled for discussion. Council Member Hartnett left the dais. <br /> Public Comment <br /> SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MAY 18, 2009 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 <br /> Page No. 365 <br />