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C. Veterans Memorial Senior Center Adaptive Physical Education (P.E.) Program Video — Chris Beth, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director. Chris Beth explained that he has enjoyed working with Ms. Hipkins on issues related to nutrition. He then introduced the video and he thanked Barbara McCarthy and Bruce Utecht for their efforts to make this happen. Item 5. D was addressed prior to item 5. C. D. Proclamation — March is National Nutrition Month — Manu Hipkins, Founder, Well Kiddos. Ms. Hipkins received the proclamation and thanked the Council for giving relevance to this important topic. She expanded on the Well Kiddos' mission. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Ira announced that he met with representatives from the Union Groups and he expanded on the nature of those talks and the need for concessions to avoid cuts and lay -offs. He announced that the POA (Police Officers Association) and PSA (Police Sergeants Association) have come up with what is required to step up and deliver a contract and concession packet that makes the entire Council proud. Mayor Ira personally thanked Paul Sheffield and Mike Reynolds for their hard work. Mike Reynolds, on behalf of the Redwood City POA (Police Officers Association) and the PSA (Police Sergeants Association), expressed their pride in being able to meet their budget concession goals, both short and long -term during the budget crisis. He said they worked hard on it with the Interim City Manager and they wish to be the only law enforcement model for Redwood City. Interim City Manager Bell thanked the two leaders of these labor unions who worked with him and Interim Police Chief Hernandez. City Attorney Thompson reported out from the Closed Session stating that one item was not finalized and it will be continued after the regular meeting. Janet Borgens announced that there will be an outdoor festival on April 9 at the Fair Oaks Branch Library at 2510 Middlefield Road. She invited the public to attend to raise funds for children's books for the Library and to enjoy the festival, which includes prizes for children, games, music and ballet folkloric. Mike Bautista, with time ceded from Michelle Bautista, addressed Council regarding his dissatisfaction with City staff and Council pertaining to his two appeals (presentation on file). He questioned the fairness, honesty, underlying democratic foundation, and governance pertaining to the appeal process. He made allegations about the lack of process and prior comments made by the City Attorney. Rich Del Ben said he is a voter, resident, and 44 -year employee of the City of Redwood City and he has dedicated his life to serve, often on call for 24 -hours at a time, and he is proud of this. He asked Council to reconsider the proposed cuts of $23 million. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD March 21, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 288