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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Energy Efficiency Rebates from PG & E - Gary Hover, Parks Recreation, and Community Services Superintendent Kathy Lavezzo presented an energy efficiency rebate check to the City for $64,789.00. She recognized Council Member Pierce for her leadership as well as Mr. Gary Hover and Mr. Carlos Espinoza. She congratulated the City on its commitment to energy efficiency. Mr. Hover mentioned the use of City Hall monitors to display real time use of energy in the building. Council Member Bain thanked Mr. Hover for his 13 ~ years of service. B. California Energy Commission approval by resolution, of the City of Redwood City's locally adopted energy standards (Green Building Code) - John LaTorra, Building Inspection Manager Mr. LaTorra presented a resolution to the City Council from the California Energy Commission for Council's adoption of the Green Building Code. He mentioned that in the long run this means sustainability and standardization. C. Presentation: City Trees - Jack Stephens, City Trees Board Member Mr. Jack Stephens announced the 10th anniversary of the creation of City trees (October 23rd 2000). He shared its mission statement and provided some background. Mr. Stephens added that they plant, prune and do outreach on the issue of trees. Two groups were mentioned as those that support these efforts: Acterra, which provides fiduciary support and the Public Works Department. Mr. Stephens explained how this organization is bui.lding relationships, knowledge and partnerships. He thanked Vice Mayor Aguirre and Council Member Seybert for their hard work at a recent fund raiser. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Ira pulled the budget items for discussion. MIS GeelAguirre to approve the Consent Calendar except the two budget items. On agenda item 6.3D Council Member Bain explained that the iPads purchase is overshadowing the real issue of the Council wanting to go paperless. He commented that he will not be accepting an iPad because he plans to use a laptop. Motion carried 6-0 by electronic vote with Council Member Foust absent. Public Comment Molly Spore Alhadef, Chief Steward of the local SEIU chapter, with Cheryl Easterbrook, Chapter Secretary, and Rich Del Ben, Chapter Chair of SEIU, stood together as Ms. Spore Alhadef said they have come together in solidarity with their membership. She spoke about the layoffs, people being assigned tasks that they may have never done or not done for a long time, and working with new people. She asked for patience from the citizenry and management during these times. She also spoke about bumping rights and negotiations and asked that the people who go away be thought of kindly as they will be missed. Ms. Easterbrook said she has learned a lot in the last few months and that the phrase structural deficit has a companion phrase - structural unemployment. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 12, 2010 PAGE 2