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i <br /> 5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY <br /> A. Presentation: Redwood City School District Presentation — Shelly Masur, <br /> Redwood City School District Trustee <br /> Shelly Masur and Alisa MacAvoy shared statistics about the District and the tough <br /> budgetary situation. They explained that they are doing the same presentation to <br /> various jurisdictions to make them aware of the positive things that are going on in the <br /> District but also to share concerns with what might be at risk. They added their dollars <br /> get stretched through partnerships and collaborations and so the funding cuts are even <br /> more impactful. They spoke about an initiative that they are trying to get passed. Their <br /> hope is that Redwood City will continue to support Redwood City 2020 and the <br /> connections with the Library. The speakers considered their presentation tonight "a call <br /> to action" to get the community involved and sign the petition. <br /> Various Council Members asked questions and thanked the presenters. <br /> B. Proclamation: April as Mosquito Vector Control Month — Maria Martinucci, <br /> Mosquito Abatement District Board Member. <br /> The recipients, Maria Martinucci, Redwood City representative, and Robert Gay, <br /> Director of the District thanked the Mayor for this honor. Mr. Gay provided statistics on <br /> occurrences and reiterated the District's commitment to responding to reports quickly to <br /> avoid any serious situations. He also explained that lyme disease is becoming a <br /> concern. <br /> 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Waive reading of the Consent Calendar and approve the <br /> Consent Calendar items. <br /> Keith Bautista with the Redwood City San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, <br /> explained that the Chamber is a non-profit organization and it is supportive of another <br /> nonprofit, Kainos. He provided details on the upcoming 23rd Annual Kainos Benefit <br /> Golf Tournament on May 10, 2010 at the Stanford University Golf Course and asked for <br /> more golfers. He asked interested golfers to call 650-364-1722 or check their website. <br /> Karen Keefer, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) graduate, spoke about <br /> the salt ponds proposed development. She spoke about water needs and climate <br /> change. She finds that she is pleased with the water from Hetch Hetchy so questioned <br /> why change it. She posed questions about the water supply and quality. <br /> Colin Moyer addressed Council on the issue of the skate park and the fact that <br /> Redwood City placed a fence around it. He questioned the cost of the fence and if <br /> there really was a need for it. He opined that the funds could have been better used <br /> elsewhere such as the School District. He requested answers from the Council. <br /> Pat Dixon spoke about two messages she got on her machine. She explained a certain <br /> situation around Cringle and Redwood Shores Parkway. She would like to have Marilyn <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD APRIL 12, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 065 <br />