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�._��.v. �.� .� � _ 5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY A. Redwood City's 18th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest - Terence Kyaw, Assistant Public Works Director The Mayor thanked the students for participating in this contest and complimented them on their artistic skills and the final product—the 2013 calendar. The Mayor recognized each student individually and presented each one with a certificate of recognition. The full Council complimented the student and H2o- the drop, came out for a photo opportunity. B. Proclamation: Gold Nugget Grand Award Recipient Bill Butler, president of W.L. Butler -Alicia C. Aguirre, Mayor Mayor Aguirre presented the award to Mr. Butler and thanked him for all his contributions to the community. Mr. Butler appreciated the recognition and noted that it takes a team to make things happen. C. In Recognition of the Downtown Events Volunteers - Downtown Business Group Board and Volunteers; and, Hometown Holidays Appreciation Mayor Aguirre recognized Keith and Nina Kadera as well as Lori and Eric Lochtefeld for their contributions to the downtown and their investment in making this a vibrant community. Mayor Aguirre called the Fox Theater a historic gem and considers the Hometown Holidays a celebration that all can participate in. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSENT CALENDAR Faye Bohn, a teacher in Redwood City and bicycle commuter, spoke in memory of Leyla Beban, the student who passed away in an accident last week. She spoke in support of more bicycle safety within the City with wider street designs, which included more public education that bikes have the same access as cars and to allow three-foot margin; when parking, to look over one's shoulder; do not speed up to pass a bike; turn behind bikes; continue buitding bike lanes with Safe Routes to Schools; put police on bikes for patrolling; and, biking is great way to get around the City. Dr. Bell clarified that Staff is coming back on February 25, 2013 for an assessment of the General Plan's guidelines for road diets and other measures. Paula Dresden invited everyone to come to their 20th annual Bethlehem AD event that is a living nativity sponsored by the Tapestry Church, but with involvement from almost every church in the City, assistance from the Police department, as well as the Boy and Girl Scouts and City Council Members. She opined that this ev�nt brings back the true meaning of Christmas and it is worth it to see it. Ms. Dresden said to expect large JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD December 3, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page NO. 244