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City Manager Everett explained that when Adam Gee announced his retirement to take place sometime in 1997, it was decided to conduct an experiment at that time to see if traffic issues could be handled more effectively by traffic consultants on an as needed basis. He said that when Adam Gee left in May, staff hired consultants to handle traffic issues that arose. After a short trial, staff came to the conclusion that an in-house expert, a Traffic Engineer, would be much more effective and less costly than consultants. City Manager Everett said there will continue to be a need for consultants for specific projects from time to time. MEMO 9/9/97 C. Councilman Ruskin said he was pleased that the City was participating in the ICMA performance standards program. He said he believed that developing effective methods of evaluating performances and outcomes would result in practical achievements. D. Vice Mayor Howard, Candidate for the November 4 Council Election, described the hugely successful dedication of the new City Hall on Saturday, September 6, 1997. She said approximately 1,000 people attended, and everyone had wonderful things to say about the building and the celebration Vice Mayor Howard thanked the following people and businesses for making the dedication such a success: Council Facilities Committee Chair Buchan, Engineering and Construction Manager Patterson, Executive Assistant Valentine; Housing Specialist Cady, Community Development Director Nelson. She said outside donations came from Vincent and Pauline Truscelli, John Anagnostou and Peter Berner, BFI, Image Printing, Don Minette, Studio S Dance Studio, Rick Herns Productions and his assistant Carrie. Some of the restaurants who provided food and beverages, for free, included: 2030 Restaurant, Amelia's, Pizza and Pipes, Burger King, Canyon Inn, Court House Coffee Shop, Give Pizza a Chance, Redwood Buffet, Subway Sandwiches, Hof Brau Catering and Davis and Davis Catering. On behalf of the Council, Vice Mayor Howard sincerely thanked all those contributors who made the City Hall dedication such a special occasion for the citizens of Redwood City. E. Mayor Hartnett, Candidate for the November 4 Council Election, and other Council Members acknowledged receiving calls about a code violation at the residence located at 12 Alameda. Mayor Hartnett directed staff to look into this matter, take pictures of the site and alleged code violation, and report back to Council. MEMO 9/9/97 Councilman Claire said the Code Enforcement Committee needs to take a look at all the Codes on the books. MEMO 9/9/97 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 MINUTES Page No. 524 PAGE 8