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5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY <br /> A. Proclamation: National Blood Donor Month — Sara O'Brien, Communications <br /> Manager, American Red Cross <br /> Mayor Ira presented the proclamation to Ms. O'Brien and he encouraged all to donate <br /> blood. Ms. O'Brien provided statistics explaining how blood donations save lives. <br /> B. Proclamation: San Mateo County Historical Association upon the Centennial <br /> Birthday of the Old County Courthouse — Diane Rummel, <br /> Marketing Director, San Mateo County History Museum <br /> Ms. Rummel was present to receive the proclamation. She announced that on Thursday at <br /> 3:00 p.m. there would be a kick-off event. She provided some clarifying data on the date <br /> the building was completed which was July 1910. Mayor Ira said there is a full schedule of <br /> events until July and invited the community to get involved. <br /> C. Proclamation: Recognizing Eight Congregations — Clergy and congregants were <br /> be honored from Congregation Beth Jacob, Woodside Road <br /> United Methodist Church, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Redeemer <br /> Lutheran Church, Kairos Ministries Church of God, Unitarian <br /> Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City, St. Peter's Episcopal <br /> Church and First United Methodist Church. <br /> Rabbi Jay Miller introduced the item and explained the significance of these first eight <br /> congregations completing this training. He acknowledged multiple stakeholders who <br /> worked very hard for three years to make this happen. <br /> D. Presentation: Emergency Preparedness — Jim Skinner, Fire Chief and Dave <br /> Pucci, Battalion Chief <br /> Battalion Chief Pucci presented a brief overview of the Emergency Operations Center <br /> (presentation on file). He provided an update on Citizens Emergency Response Team as <br /> well. Various Council Members complimented the progress that has been done on this <br /> and how this is a valuable model. <br /> 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> Dee Eva, on behalf of the Historic Resources Advisory Committee, announced they had <br /> raised funds needed for the historic tour/pathway and also received a grant from Wells <br /> Fargo Bank. Ms. Eva said there will be maps placed throughout the downtown illustrating <br /> the route of the historic path. <br /> One Council Member thanked Ms. Eva and staff for their hard work. <br /> Brent Britschgi spoke about Mt. Carmel's 125th anniversary. He invited the Council and the <br /> community to be part of the different activities. <br /> REGULAR CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 013 <br />