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receive such an honor for doing something that brought her so much joy. She described the value and pleasure of reading, and the need for books, whether read through electronic means or held in one's hands, to be available to everyone. Council Member Claire recalled how he and Mrs. Trice met at St. Matthias Church over thirty years ago, and thanked her for her wonderful volunteer efforts in the community for more than the twenty-seven years she dedicated to the Redwood City Library. Mayor Howard read and presented the City Proclamation to Genevieve McKibbin, who also has given twenty-seven years of outstanding volunteer service to Homebound readers through the Redwood City Library. Mayor Howard described Genevieve's volunteer work, every Tuesday since 1992, reading and working in the Library's Children's Room. Council Member Hartnett recalled his school days with Mrs. McKibbin's son, Mike, who was in the audience, and a birthday party at their house where Genevieve was so kind and so accommodating. Council Member Hartnett said, "she has been doing good things for longer than twenty-seven years." Genevieve McKibbin thanked the Council for this honor and said, "Time flies when you are a volunteer." All the family members of Mrs. Trice and Mrs. McKibbin stood up in the audience and received a warm and grateful round of applause. MEMO 3/17/98 _nn___-_------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Presentation of Certificates from the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program to Friendly Acres and Centennial Neighborhood Associations; (212) Assistant to the City Manager Moore described the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program which provides funding for small capital improvement projects "for a better tomorrow." Mayor Howard presented the certificate of achievement to Jan LaMantia, representing the Centennial Neighborhood Association. Mayor Howard said the grant program recognizes that "small differences over time can make a big difference." Mrs. LaMantia thanked the Council for this program and said the Neighborhood was really excited about the project. She described the Association's idea to encourage more people to attend its meetings by having a large message board announcing meetings, and also to alert everyone driving by to upcoming projects or events, such as the 4th of July Parade. Mrs. LaMantia said the board would be ready in four weeks. Mayor Howard presented the next certificate of achievement to Ed Bailey and Diana Johnson representing the Friendly Acres/East Bayshore Neighborhood Association. Assistant Moore described the Association's idea to establish an emergency preparedness container filled with items to assist the neighbors after a disaster such as an earthquake. Ed REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 MARCH 16, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 320 PAGE 2