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who had worked very hard on this project. He closed by saying Redwood City was on the cutting edge of permit efficiencies through its leadership and commitment to state of the art technology, through its design of the new City Hall and its one-stop-permit counter, and its great customer service. He said SAMCEDA was planning to study the other cities in San Mateo County and said Redwood City had already earned an A+. Mayor Howard thanked Messrs. Pantano and Thompson, SAMCEDA and John LaTorra for their successes on this project. MEMO 5/12/98 Mayor Howard thanked Mr. Pantano and Pantano Realty for the recent "sizable contribution donated to Habitat for Humanity so they could continue building affordable housing in the community." MEMO 5/12/98 B. Council Member Leipzig thanked the Salvation Army for responding to his concerns regarding the neglected landscaping on its property off Jefferson. He thanked the local nursery that donated its time and materials to that clean up effort. Council Member Leipzig asked if the Salvation Army could clean up the area between the curb and the sidewalk in front of that Jefferson property as well. He reminded everyone that it is the property owner's responsibility to take care of that small strip of land in front of their properties. Salvation Army Envoy McKinney, Executive Director for San Mateo County, described the Salvation Army's plan to take care of that one last problem area. C. Vice Mayor Ruskin reported on the grand opening of the new Fire Station in the Redwood Shores Neighborhood on Saturday, May 9, 1998. He said it was very well attended by members of the community, the Redwood Shores Home Owners Association, many staff members, Redwood City fire and police personnel, visiting Chiefs and lots of families. Vice Mayor Ruskin said the Redwood City Fire Department honored Public Works Services Director Ingram for his leadership as Fire Station Project Manager, and gave him the symbol of firefighters everywhere, a beautiful axe. He said that Director Ingram was "the first person ever who was not a firefighter in this Local to be given a symbolic axe... a great tribute to his efforts." Vice Mayor Ruskin said many other people were also honored including Pete and Ginny Hughes, who were in the audience. MEMO 5/12/98 D. Mayor Howard reported on the ground breaking celebration on McEvoy Street where Habitat for Humanity will build a home for a family in Redwood City with the assistance of the Redwood City Rotary Club and the City. She said that part of the agreement with Habitat for Humanity involves the selected family performing "sweat equity" which involves the family actually doing some of the construction of the home. Mayor Howard said she was looking forward to the barn raising efforts for this project, and she was pleased that so many people in the neighborhood came out and showed an interest in this project. MEMO 5/12/98 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 MAY 11, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 456 PAGE 7