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6.1.A. - Page 2 <br /> 5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY <br /> A. Swearing in Boards, Commissions and Committees' Appointees - <br /> Silvia Vonderlinden, City Clerk <br /> City Clerk Vonderlinden swore in newly Council appointed Boards, Commissions and <br /> Committees' Members. <br /> 6. PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> David McCallum, a resident of the Docktown area and representing the Redwood City <br /> Preservation Trust, spoke about the creek clean-up a few weeks ago and how they <br /> removed approximately 1,800 pounds of garbage out of the creek. They have been <br /> cleaning the creek for 12-years. As an ongoing battle, it seems very unsustainable, as <br /> not many people realize the amount of garbage that's thrown there. They are in need of <br /> help to prevent the flow of waste coming down the creek. He thanked the city and <br /> Recology for their support and asked Council for help. <br /> Ralph Garcia spoke about budget cut backs and his concerns with two businesses on <br /> Main Street in regards to the zoning. He opined that there should not be nonretail on <br /> the ground floors of buildings, because a few look like they are empty with blacked <br /> out/tinted windows. He stated that a lot of inerchants would appreciate the two <br /> businesses, with blacked out/tinted windows, be informed that it is unacceptable. <br /> M/S Ira/Seybert to approve the Consent Calendar, except for agenda item 6.1 F, but on <br /> item 6.1 B the amount is "not to exceed" what is specified in the recommendation. <br /> One Council Member spoke about item 6.1 B and how he is disappointed how this is <br /> being handled. Another Council Member noted she had gotten some emails on the cost <br /> of this. Dr. Bell commented that staff went through an RFP process but only one bid <br /> was received. Mr. Gibbons confirmed the statements adding that this is not a cheap <br /> endeavor. Dr. Bell suggested that this be a parcel that be addressed through the other <br /> item on the Consent Calendar on city property. Mr. Gibbons explained this is a "not to <br /> exceed" amount. <br /> The motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> Council Member Pierce said she is a member of Bay Island Aquatic Center and she will <br /> recuse herself on this matter. <br /> M/S Seybert/Bain to approve Consent Calendar item 6.1 F. Motion carried 6-0 by <br /> electronic vote with Council Member Pierce recused. <br /> 1. Section - Motion(s) <br /> A. Approve the draft minutes for the Council meeting of January 9, 2012 <br /> and for the Special Boards, Commissions and Committee interview <br /> session of January 23, 2012 as submitted <br /> Recommendation: <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY February 27, 2012 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 <br />