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<br />4. INVOCATION - Minister to Students and Parents Cameron Farris, <br />Redeeming Grace Church <br /> <br />5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY <br /> <br />A. Award/Recognition: Mayor Foust named one of the Most Influential Women in <br />Business in the Bay Area - presentation by <br />Vice Mayor Howard. <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Howard recognized Mayor Foust for her contributions to the community, the <br />City and the professional world. She presented a certificate of recognition from Assembly <br />Member Ira Ruskin recognizing Mayor Foust's accomplishment. She also shared a Tiffany <br />plate that was awarded to the Mayor at the awards ceremony in San Francisco on June 4, <br />2009. Mayor Foust thanked the Council and staff for their support. All Council Members <br />congratulated Mayor Foust on winning an award that reflects well on Redwood City. <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 />Mayor Foust pulled Consent Calendar item 6.1 C for discussion. <br />Public Comment <br />Ruhina Karmali, owner of Daily Boost at Courthouse Square, expressed her concerns <br />about agenda item 6.1 C in terms of her lease agreement with the City and questioned the <br />appropriateness of two tenants competing with the same type of product. She asked <br />Council for an administrative review on agenda item 6.1 C. <br /> <br />City Attorney Yamamoto clarified that the correct procedure is to either approve or deny <br />the lease agreement. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust read the titles of the items to be adopted via the Consent Calendar. <br />M/S Ira/Pierce to approve all items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of 6.1 C. <br />Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> <br />One Council Member asked about the exclusivity of this agreement and Mr. Yamamoto <br />said that there is no exclusivity in the lease agreement but a restriction and it is not a right <br />that is being granted but merely a restriction. The issue of differentiating the types of teas <br />that will be sold at the new place was discussed. One Council Member asked if the <br />amount of tea in this new site will be incidental or if it will be the bulk of the business. <br /> <br />The future owner explained that she will be selling tapioca tea and Chinese tea. She <br />explained the brewing process. She wants to complement the existing business and <br />explained the different types of teas and how these will be served. <br /> <br />One Council Member would like to see the two businesses complement each other <br />instead of competing. She would like to see the Council move forward with the lease <br />tonight but hopes that the two business owners will discuss and find common ground. <br />Another Council Member explained that competition is good and often there are two <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />JUNE 22,2009 <br />PAGE 2 <br />