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6.1.A. - Page 2 <br />5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY <br />A. Proclamation: In Recognition of Dr. Amelito Enriquez - Alicia Aguirre, <br />Mayor <br />Mayor Aguirre presented the proclamation to Dr. Amelito and thanked him for his <br />academic work as well as the partnerships he has forged which ultimately provided <br />better opportunities for student. She noted his impact on the life and careers of <br />students at Canada College. Dr. Amelito was appreciative of the proclamation. <br />B. Proclamation: In Recognition of January 2012 as National Human <br />Trafficking Awareness Month - Betty Ann Boeving, Executive Director of <br />the BAATC (Bay Area Anti - trafficking Coalition) <br />Mayor Aguirre and Council Member Seybert presented the proclamation to Ms. <br />Boeving. Ms. Boeving provided details and statistics on the issue and she incited all to <br />get involved and bring awareness to human trafficking. <br />C. Presentation: Status of Redwood City's Economic Development - <br />Susan Barnes, Economic Development Coordinator <br />Susan Barnes, Economic Development Coordinator, presented a status update on what <br />has been accomplished to date, outcomes of focus group meetings and key themes. <br />She addressed the need for branding, signage and the need for a pervasive awareness <br />that economic development is an "attitude" and not just a "strategy ". She provided <br />details on the initiatives she has engaged in and shared data on how to read the <br />volatility of the business world. Ms. Barnes enumerated the next steps on her Action <br />Plan. <br />6. PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSENT CALENDAR <br />Robert Henderson stated he had previously addressed Council and opined that the City <br />is not adhering to its own rules and regulations regarding the parking lot across the <br />street from City Hall and located behind the Library. In his perspective, the Charter was <br />circumvented and he is dissatisfied with the response he received from city staff. <br />Mayor Aguirre informed Mr. Henderson that the City Manager's office would follow up. <br />M/S Pierce / Seybert to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion carried <br />unanimously by roll call vote. <br />Council Member Pierce noted that agenda item 6.1.C. is an example of different <br />organizations partnering together to make the shuttle service feasible. She enumerated <br />some of the funding agencies that have come together. <br />Mayor Aguirre read what had been adopted via the Consent Calendar for the benefit of <br />the public. <br />1. Section - Motion(s) <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD January 9, 2012 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 <br />