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5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY A. Proclamation: Recognizing Bone Marrow Donor Anthony Tavarez - Jeff Ira, Council Member Council Member Ira thanked Mr. Tavarez for making a difference in the life of Mathew LaCroix and for his courage and altruism in wanting to help and give life to a child. Mayor Aguirre also thanked Mr. Tavarez. Deanna LaCroix, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, thanked the donor for making such an impact in her son's life and for being so generous with his donation of bone marrow. She thanked her husband, family and her Redwood City family (including Crystel Tuifua in the City Manager's Office) for supporting her through four challenging years. Mr. Tavarez thanked the City Council for this honor and spoke about this act as a natural act. Mayor Aguirre thanked him for his gift of life and presented him with the key to the City of Redwood City. B. Redwood City's 17th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest - Marilyn Harang, Acting Public Works Director Public Works Superintendent Ezell provided the introduction and background on the annual Water Conservation Poster Contest and how this year's theme was the "Seeds of Change" (presentation on file). The Mayor and Council gathered in front of the dais to greet and congratulate each winner. The H20 Joe water drop mascot showed up and all present were excited with this surprise visit. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSENT CALENDAR Kate Comfort Harr, HIP (Housing for Independent People) Housing Executive Director, gave 2012 calendars to Council (on file). She provided statistical information on the people who they have served, their involvement in health, civic engagement, and how they help create affordable housing opportunities. Nancy Radcliffe, representing the Redwood City Downtown Business Group, spoke about the 5� Annual Tree Decorating Contest. There are 22 decorated trees downtown for people to vote on under different categories and there are eight different voting locations. Results will be presented at a Council meeting in the new year. One Council Member commented on the Middlefield improvements on the Consent Calendar and the positive impact this will have in the families and the Stambaugh neighborhood. She wished to call out these improvements as they will make the area more walkable. M/S Bain/Foust to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. 1. Section - Motion(s) JOINT CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD December 12, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No.438