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<br />5. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY <br /> <br />A. Proclamation: August 3rd National Night Out in Redwood City - Ken Faljean, <br />Police Officer <br /> <br />Mayor Ira spoke about this event as a great way to keep Redwood City safe. Officer <br />Faljean thanked the City for this opportunity and congratulated the community on getting <br />involved to make this a reality. <br /> <br />Mayor Ira then presented a surprise proclamation to Roy C. Abrams, Interim City Attorney <br />for his seven months of dedicated service. Mr. Abrams thanked the Council, adding <br />comments about his experience in Redwood City and working with the Council. Various <br />Council Members thanked Mr. Abrams for his expertise and dedication. <br /> <br />Interim City Attorney Abrams reported that at the end of the Closed Session Council <br />unanimously (with Vice Mayor Aguirre absent) approved a settlement document on the <br />case of Friends of Cordilleras Creek v. Kirk McGowan, City of Redwood City. <br /> <br />6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Waive reading of the Consent Calendar and approve the <br />Consent Calendar items. <br /> <br />Anne Jackson, a registered nurse representing CRONA (the Committee for Recognition of <br />Nursing Achievement) spoke in regards to the Stanford and Packard Children's Hospitals. <br />She asked Council to interject by requesting that the hospital negotiate to finalize a <br />contract. Ms. Jackson opined that the hospital has not negotiated with them for several <br />months and that the issue is mostly about nursing practices not pay. <br /> <br />Eileen Grove representing CRONA shared her thoughts in regards to the Stanford and <br />Packard Children's Hospitals. She encouraged Council to support the hospital and begin <br />negotiating with CRONA again. She explained their last meeting was March 30th. Ms. <br />Grove related that the main issue is to maintain the nurses' status and not pay. <br /> <br />Isabel Sanchez also representing CRONA spoke in regards to the Stanford and Packard <br />Children's Hospitals, and she noted that she is a resident and homeowner in Redwood <br />City, and a nurse for more than 26 years. She spoke about her passion in working with <br />children with cancer and their families. She said that they have 2,700 nurses working <br />under an expired contract. She asked both elected officials and the public to support <br />going back to the table for negotiations. <br /> <br />Cherlene Wright, Vice Chair of the Housing and Human Concerns Committee (HHCC), <br />reported back from the agencies presentations on the 14th. She reported that agencies, <br />who came to the HHCC meeting, thanked Council for continuing the HSFA (Human <br />Services Financial Assistance) funding. She mentioned that many positive impacts such <br />as decreased recidivism and increased response are due to the City's funding. She <br />announced that Marc Manuel, HHCC Chair will report back to Council with their <br />recommendations in August. <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />July 26, 2010 <br />PAGE 2 <br />