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ORDINANCE No. 2371 OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AMENDING SECTION 32.75 OF THE REDWOOD CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ON RENT CHARGED TO HOTEL GUESTS FROM TEN PERCENT (10%) TO TWELVE PERCENT (12%) 3. Accept the Charter Amendment that will be incorporated into the City Charter and filed with the Secretary of State and was approved by the voters. CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT PROVIDING CITY WITH AUTHORITY SIMILAR TO GENERAL LAW CITIES TO ACQUIRE AND DISPOSE OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUTE ORDER 11-187 7. CITY COUNCIL RE-ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED BY CITY CLERK A. Swearing in New Council Members by City Clerk and presentation of Certificates of Election to newly elected Council Members: Aguirre, Bain, Foust and Pierce City Clerk Vonderlinden performed the oath of office for each of the re-elected Council Members. They were sworn in individually, signed the Oath of Office and were each handed Certificates of Election. Mayor Ira thanked Ms. Vonderlinden for her dedication and her protection of the Council especially the Mayor's office. He noted the following items they collaborated on: photo gallery and iPads and how he valued her dedication. He also thanked Vice Mayor Aguirre for her stepping in when needed and for her continued support during these last two years. Mayor Ira thanked the Council for its support and the willingness to show a united front. He then thanked City Attorney Thompson for her sound legal input especially on the jail issue. He appreciated her enabling capability. Mayor Ira thanked Dr. Bell and his staff for all the help and he appreciates his leadership on numerous items. Mayor Ira appreciated that Dr. Bell delivered on so many fronts and appreciates how he has had the courage to make the organizational changes Council wanted. He thanked his family for all the sacrifices and appreciates their support. All Council Members thanked Mayor Ira for his service and dedication. They complimented him on his leadership, knowledge, honesty, motivation and kindness. One Council Member shared applicable quotes from Abraham Lincoln. Other Council Member reminisced when he first met Jeff Ira for the first time and how he always shows courage and determination. Vice Mayor Aguirre presented outgoing Mayor with a proclamation that outlined all the initiatives and committees he served on. She acknowledged all the dedication he has shown during these last two years. She also presented the outgoing Mayor with a plaque that includes his gavel as Mayor. Vice Mayor Aguirre, also presented Mayor Ira with a token of appreciation on behalf of the City Council. He thanked the Council for JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD December 5, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 433