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City Clerk Vonderlinden performed the oaths of office for the three newly appointed Boards, Commission and Committee members. B. Proclamation: Bangkok Bay Thai Cuisine's "Sweet 16" - 16th Anniversary The owners of Bangkok Bay Thai Cuisine Restaurant were present to receive the proclamation. The full Council joined the Mayor in a photo opportunity. C. Presentation: Recognition of Redwood City Library: 1. Commendation from the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors — Kathy Endaya, Project Read Director 2. Recognitions for Redwood Shores Branch Library - Brian Lee, Acting Supervisory Civil Engineer and Liz Meeks, Library Manager Mayor Foust announced the Trivia Bee event which will take place on October 16, 2009. She covered a plethora of different awards and honorable mentions that the Redwood City Library Department recently received. The Council shared its pride in this Department and all it does for the betterment and education of the community. Mayor Foust also acknowledged those in the audience who are affiliated with the Library. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR Public Comment: Robert Slusser, from the Peninsula Celebration Association, gave some historical information on the association that organizes the 4th of July parade in Redwood City. He clarified how this association was founded, and how the parade has benefited the community for over seven decades. He said that there has been loss in income and they have had to dip into reserves for the parade, and that they primarily need financial help, and will do community outreach for assistance. He provided their contact information which can be found at www.parade.orq or 650-365-1825. Steven Long spoke about Segway polo, his appreciation for this sport and thanked Vice Mayor Howard and the staff at Red Morton Center for their support in providing space to practice. He announced that he had won two trophies at the International Segway Polo Association event in Cologne, Germany. Tom Mohr, President of Canada College, said they serve over 7,000 students, which is a 17% increase from last year, and that there are an increasingly large number of Redwood City students. He invited Council to consider having a joint session with the college board to review the changes they have made in recent year and tour the campus. Mayor Foust said they would have the City Manager Office work with the College on this matter. Jim Bigelow, from the Redwood City San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, spoke about a recent report on High Speed Rails. He said the report covers what will be studied, the timeline, and the funding. He encouraged people to read the report. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2009 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 456