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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Proclamation: Recognizing Codexis — Dr. Alan Shaw, Chief Executive Officer Mayor Foust presented the proclamation to Dr. Shaw who spoke about this company and its various contributions to the community. Codexis employs 300 people in Redwood City and Dr. Shaw was appreciative of the recognition. B. Presentation: Green Business Certification for Four Businesses — Malcolm Smith, Public Communications Manager Mayor Foust welcomed the four new green businesses and they were: Care2.Com, Lyngso Garden Materials, The Office City, and Trillium Dental. Representatives from all four businesses were present. All the Council Members joined the Mayor as she presented the certificates and congratulated the new green businesses. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR Cherlene Wright, representing the Housing and Human Concerns Committee and its partnership with Threshold 2009, said they are holding a series of community conversations. She announced information on upcoming forums and more details can be found at www.threshold2009.orq or by calting 650-655-5851. Kuk Chung said he lives in San Jose and he has a small apartment building in downtown Redwood City. He said that he received a letter about having to place garbage bins on the curb, but he does not support this approach because it is hard for him to come and take out the garbage for his tenants on a weekly basis. Mayor Foust referred the matter to the City Manager. Clem Molony, with the Sequoia YMCA Board of Directors, talked about the programs offered by this organization in support of the community. Some of the programs mentioned included education to fight obesity and promote physical health for 2,400 Redwood City students. He announced an upcoming fundraiser called Monte Carlo Night on August 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. He added that the funds raised will be used to support community services. Timothy Lease, a downtown business owner, and Chamber of Commerce member spoke about item 7B encouraging the Council to go forward with this matter. Janet Borgens said she wished to complain, compliment and celebrate since the streets in the Friendly Acres Neighborhood are getting fixed. While there is disruption, it is for a good cause and she asked people to be patient. She thanked the Council and staff for addressing this long standing issue especially in tough economic times. M/S Ira/Aguirre to approve the Consent Calendar. Mayor Foust expressed her support for agenda item 6.1 C and thanked the Council, staff and the taskforce for their work. Mayor Foust acknowledged a correction to the minutes in REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 2009 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 443