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B. Presentation: Recognition of a Community Volunteer— Pat Crawford <br /> (ltem taken out of sequence) <br /> Vice Mayor Howard thanked Ms. Crawford for volunteerism. Ms. Crawford was <br /> grateful for the honor and thanked the many people who also do so much for the <br /> community. <br /> A. Proclamation: Notre Dame-AmeriCorps — Pat McCormick, Site Director, Notre <br /> Dame-AmeriCorps . <br /> Various Ameri-Corps representatives shared how much this means to them and <br /> how it gave direction in their lives. Sister Nina and Pat McCormick were introduced <br /> and Mr. McCormick explained the various endeavors and the various people <br /> involved. He thanked the RWC School District, and he specified three schools in <br /> particular. Project READ was also recognized and the Sheriff's Department. Sister <br /> Nina spoke about her experience in working with the Ameri-Corps people. Vice <br /> Mayor Howard announced a May 16 fundraiser at Angelica's Bistro. <br /> Council Member Ira arrives and joins the dais. <br /> C. Presentation: City Manager Department — Deputy City Manager Magda <br /> Gonzalez, provided an overview of the department (presentation on file). Most <br /> members of the Department shared with the Council what each is responsible for. <br /> Council expressed appreciation for the presentation and the staff. Mayor Foust <br /> explained that these presentations are both for the public and the Council's benefit. <br /> 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY <br /> COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br /> Ms. Mary Mortenson, spoke about the open space vote and how the current charter works <br /> and opined there is no need to change it. She said she has participated in various meetings <br /> that have numerous organizations and this is a well functioning city. <br /> Mr. Lou Covey, with Sustainable Redwood City, spoke about how this organization has <br /> many people in their mailing list and its progress. He announced a meet-and-greet event <br /> so the community can get to know the organization and invited the community and the City <br /> Council. <br /> Ms. Kim Woodhall, spoke regarding the Open Space Charter Amendment and how as a <br /> resident she perceives that it might have loopholes with issues such as consequences for <br /> the future of the city and its residents. She appreciates the City and the community. <br /> M/S Bain/Ira to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt <br /> the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. <br /> City Attorney Yamamoto spoke regarding agenda item 6.1.G and three typographical errors <br /> in the lease agreement: 1) Page 4, recital F, deleting the words "for up to six months for <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MAY 12, 2008 <br /> MINUTES PAGE 2 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 <br /> Page No. 83 <br />