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Others Present: Planning Commission Vice Chair Borgens, Housing and Human <br />Concerns Committee Vice Chair Wright, Housing and Human Concerns <br />Committee Member Manuel, Parks, Recreation, and Community <br />Services Commission Chair Wright, Parks, Recreation, and Community <br />Services Commissioner Joseph-Hover, Historic Resources Advisory <br />Committee Vice Chair Gernand, and Senior Affairs Commission Chair <br />Kinsella. <br />3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Jeff Gee, Council Member <br />4. INVOCATION -Chaplain Brad Allen, San Mateo County Chaplaincy <br />5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY <br />A. Presentation: Human Resources Presentation on Proposed Reorganization <br />Bob Bell, Human Resources Director, explained what the department did to reduce their <br />base budget and still advance the Council's core strategic initiatives. He covered some <br />of the core service areas that are pertinent to Human Resources which are regulatory in <br />nature. Mr. Bell explained historical trends of staffing levels at his department and the <br />continual decrease in the ratio of HR staffing to employees. Council thanked Mr. Bell <br />for his courage and commitment to reducing the workforce and using technology. One <br />Council Member opined that these structural shifts are important while still focusing on <br />high level of service. Mayor Ira thanked Mr. Bell for being a member of the Redwood <br />City team. <br />B. Proclamation: May is National Historic Preservation Month -James Gernand, <br />Vice Chair, Historic Resources Advisory Committee <br />Mayor Ira presented a proclamation to Mr. Gernand and proclaimed May as national <br />preservation month. Mr. Gernand provided details on upcoming events and he thanked <br />the business and civic sponsors who made these various celebrations possible. <br />6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR <br />Andy Frisch, representing Redwood City International, thanked Council and the <br />community for supporting their latest fundraiser. He added that the funds will continue <br />supporting sister cities relationships. <br />Rich Del Ben, a city employee for 43 years, representing SEIU (Service Employees <br />International Union), Local Chapter 521, spoke on behalf of SEIU members in Redwood <br />City. He noted that Council would be providing direction to city staff regarding fiscal <br />years 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 and he said that they are willing to work collaboratively <br />and amicably with the city. <br />Mayor Ira commented that he is happy that the Council and SEIU share the same goals. <br />CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Waive reading of the Consent Calendar and approve the <br />Consent Calendar items. <br />JOIN I CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD APRIL 26, 2010 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 <br />