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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Proclamation: In Honor of Barry Jolette, Chair of the World Council of Credit Unions Mayor Foust read the presentation and thanked Mr. Jolette for his many years of dedication to the financial world and this community. He explained some of the worldwide initiatives of the World Council of Credit Unions. Mayor Foust shared three recognitions that the City Council recently received. These were awards from the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, the State Assembly and the Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council. They all related to Council policies a and adhering to the Bill of Rights for Children and Youth of San Mateo County, Youth Initiatives and Citywide decision-making processes. B. Presentation: Threshold 2009 — Redwood City Community Conversations August 2009 — presentation by Greg Greenway, Executive Director Greg Greenway, Executive Director of Threshold 2009, explained the goal of this organization and reported on the four dialogues that took place in the summer of 2009. He introduced Susan Danielson another project leader. He explained what took place, the outcomes as well as next steps. In particular, he thanked the Housing and Human Concerns for its involvement and stated that all those who volunteered numerous hours will be recognized in a report that will come out shortly. Vice Mayor Howard recognized those in the audience who have been most helpful including Cherlene Wright, Diana Reddy and Council Member Pierce. C. Presentation: Vice Mayor Howard will provide an update on the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance and Christine Maley-Grubl, CAE, Executive Director, Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance will make a presentation Vice Mayor Howard provided a brief introduction and Christine Maley-Grubl, Executive Director of the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance, and Mike Stevens, the shuttle's program manager gave more details. Ms. Maley-Grubl made a presentation to Council (on file). Mr. Stevens shared details on the Climate Best Express shuttle route. This included background information on past and current activities, budget, ridership levels, and the new shuttle logos. Ms. Maley-Grubl thanked Vice Mayor Howard for all her efforts and years of dedication to this cause. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Public Comment: JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD NOVEMBER 9, 2009 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 513