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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - A. Proclamation in Honor of Frank Guida in recognition for his contributions to Pop Warner Football in Redwood City Mr. Guida thanked the City Council and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services department for the support over the many years. B. Presentation and Proclamation: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Staff made the presentation explaining the GIS program. Mayor Claire read and proclaimed November 19, 2003, as "GIS Day". 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kate Eckhardt stated that a line item for candidates should have been public discourse without recrimination, an open forum for all people to come before City Council and speak their mind. She asked that this be considered as the new Council takes its seat and have it be one of the most important purposes of these meetings. She spoke of the letter from Dr. Atkinson -Barr presented by Council Member Jordan the previous week and that there was reason to discuss the matter. She further stated various points regarding recycled water. Bernard Peradotto asked Mayor Claire what was going to do about his complaint. Mayor Claire stated that Mr. Peradotto has a problem with a lawsuit and a contractor. He has a request for action against City employees, and since it is possible that the City will be sued by Mr. Peradotto to obtain attorney fees, the City Attorney has advised that no communication occur between the City and Mr. Peradotto. Recess: 7:40 — 7:50 p.m. Paul Sanfilipo thanked all Council candidates for the nice campaign. Christina Lai stated to Council Member Jordan, on behalf of the Safewater Coalition and the entire group of supporters, that they will miss her at future Council meetings. She further stated that they thank her deeply as their Council representative for fighting so hard for so many of the important issues to all. She stated that due to Council Member Jordan, the supporters have become united, coming together as one voice and as a community they have become stronger. Ms. Lai presented flowers to Council Member Jordan as a token of appreciation and love. Marge Parkhurst thanked Council Member Jordan for her service. She stated that she was distressed and perplexed by some Council Members' reaction the previous week to the scientific article brought up by Council Member Jordan. She further cited the credentials of the author, Senior Scientist Dr. Joan B. Rose, reading a quote from the JOINT CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY NOVEMBER 3,20M AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2