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<br />5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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<br />Mayor Ira switched the order of the two the Special Orders of the Day and began with
<br />the Target Family Days Check Presentation first.
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<br />A. Partnership Academy for Community Teamwork (PACT) Graduation
<br />Ceremony - Malcolm Smith, Public Communications Manager
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<br />Mayor Ira expressed his appreciation for the 38 graduates. He said he has received
<br />emails in support of this program and spoke about the need for their passion and
<br />involvement.
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<br />Vice Mayor Aguirre spoke on behalf of the Council and thanked everyone for their work
<br />over the last 9 months in building relationships with each other and staff, and their hope
<br />that they will continue to build on them. Mr. Smith handed out certificates of recognition
<br />to those who were able to attend. The names of all graduates were: Mary Albitz, Kristin
<br />Anderson, Bryan Beck, Jayita Bh<?jwani, Eric Biland, John Brownfield, Patrick Cornwall,
<br />Stephanie Corrales, Colton Daines, Aaron D'Souza, Nohema Fernandez, Dan Fillin,
<br />Paul Giordano, Paulette Giovannoni, Jon Goldman, Helen Gotelli, Christopher
<br />Gounarides, Thea Henry-Hamilton, Bryan Jacobs, Roger McComas, Lynne McDonald,
<br />Mary Ann Michaels, Russell Narahara, Mark O'Malley, Laura Oseguera, Rahila Passi,
<br />Bonnie Patterson, Jonathan Pedley, Jeri Richardson-Daines, Susan Sanchez, Judy
<br />Schwartz, Steven Schwegel, Pat Sehl, Paul Soby, George Trager, Holly Van Houten,
<br />Thomas Williams, Carole Lynn Wong. The full Council congratulated the group that
<br />completed this training.
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<br />Mayor Ira reiterated his appreciation of the PACT program. He noted that next Monday,
<br />they will begin proposed budget deliberations and they need people's help, comments,
<br />and involvement.
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<br />B. Target Family Days Check Presentation - Jeannie Young, Redevelopment
<br />Project Manager
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<br />Ms. Young spoke about Target Family Days and introduced Mr. Jerrad Fanucchi and
<br />Ms. Joanne Wong, executive team leaders at the local Target Store. They spoke about
<br />the funds and volunteer work Target Corporation has donated over the years for various
<br />educational, art, and social programs and events. They plan to continue to partner with
<br />Redwood City and value supporting the community and presented a $30,000 check to
<br />the City for the Target Family Days program. There will be three events this year for
<br />families and fun in July, August, and September with different themes.
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<br />Mayor Ira expressed appreciation for their support, noted that their work is unique and a
<br />great complement to what the City is doing, and that it could not be done without their
<br />support.
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<br />6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR
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<br />Mike Bautista expressed his personal regret and apologized for any offense from the
<br />June 7, 2010 Council meeting. He spoke about the process he has been through in the
<br />past year as an appellant for two appeals and he questioned the appropriateness and
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<br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD.
<br />MEETING MINUTES
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<br />June 14, 2010
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