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6. PUBLIC COMMENT Janet Borgens said that she is speaking on behalf of the community who asked her to come forward in regards to the second fire in the city within the past four months. She expressed thanks to various staff members, including the Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Police and Fire departments for their efforts in assisting the community during and after. She said that certain residents said they missed the presence of their City Council. One Council Member noted that the Police Department and the Fire Department are more effective without the elected officials at the site. They are the first responders. Dr. Bell, said that there is a very strict chain of command and in these finro cases the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) was not activated and he clarified that City Council are asked to not to be present. Dr. Bell said that it would be helpful if there are future community meetings to please let the city and Council know so they may attend them. Ms. Borgens said that, with respect and apology, she does understand the chain of command and why it is followed. She noted that she is here (at this meeting) on behalf of others who could not be here and this message needs to come out to the community. Mike Mielke, president of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, spoke about the gtn Annual Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. He spoke about the Mayor's Cup Challenge and encouraged the City Council to participate in this event. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Seybert/Gee to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carries unanimously by electronic vote. 1. Section - Motion(s) A. Approval of Draft Minutes for the Special Boards, Commissions, and Committees Interview Session of June 10, 2013; the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency Board meeting of June 10, 2013; the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency Board meeting of June 24, 2013, the regular City Council meeting of July 22, 2013; and the Joint City Council/ Successor Agency Board/Public Financing Authority meeting of August 26, 2013 (301) MINUTE ORDER 13-193 B. Improvement Agreement for the Maple Street Correctional Center (304) Recommendation: By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Improvement Agreement with the County of San Mateo for the infrastructure improvements related to the Maple Street Correctional Center. MINUTE ORDER 13-194 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL October 21, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 12