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. " . , . - Mayor Hartnett said it was rare for the Council to issue a proclamation to another governmental agency's Director as "we often expect what the person is doing is simply - part of the job." But what Maureen Borland did went far beyond what her job required, providing vision, commitment and resources in her broader view of a healthy community. Mayor Hartnett read the proclamation and presented it to Dr. Len Kruszecki. Dr. Kruszecki said that if Ms. Borland had been able to attend tonight, she would have thanked the Council for its commitment and everyone else who had been involved in this collaborative process. He said collaboration is hard work, but it is made easier when all the parties are so committed to the goals. Dr. Kruszecki said Ms. Borland has said that community collaboration is one of the goals of the Human Services Agency and without a doubt Redwood City 2000 is easily the best example of true partnership in the entire County of San Mateo. MEMO 10/28/97 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (203) A. Monica Brooks, 31 Center Street, resubmitted a petition asking the Council to "instruct the planning department to require that the music studios at 2520 El Camino Real be subject to conditional use permit requirements so that the noise put out by the rock bands playing in these studios be kept to a level that does not interfere with the well being of nearby residents." Ms. Brooks described the excessive noise she and her neighbors have - had to endure for a long time and her work with the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center. She thanked Redwood City Police Chief Bolanos and his officers for their assistance (100). In response to Council questions, City Attorney Schricker said he didn't know if the location would require a use permit, but recommended that code enforcement review this situation. He said if there is a public nuisance, even though a use permit may not be required, "we could still address any public nuisance involved. If it was a private nuisance that would be something that would have to be dealt with on a private basis." City Manager Everett described his, and the City's efforts, to resolve this issue. He said he would work with the planners to see what authority the City has and send that report to the Council and Ms. Brooks. MEMO 10/28/97 Ms. Brooks said she needed the City's decision, because if she had to pursue it legally, she would need to give that information to her attorney. Councilwoman Buchan asked staff to work hard on this issue so that Ms. Brooks did not have to seek a legal remedy. - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 OCTOBER 27,1997 MINUTES Page No. 619 PAGE 3