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Council Member Rosanne Foust had the majority of votes and was appointed the Vice Mayor of the City of Redwood City. Mayor Gee thanked the Council and concurred that there were six candidates that could have been qualified to be the next Vice Mayor of Redwood City. E. Comments by New Council Members, newly selected Vice Mayor, and Mayor Council Member Seybert spoke about Mayor Gee. He thanked Mayor Gee for his work and thanked his family. He spoke about his own reelection and thanked the members of the community who voted for him. He stated that he looks forward to continuing to work together with the Council, staff and the community. He looks forward to serving with the new Mayor and Vice Mayor. He also thanked outgoing Council Member Ira and his fiancee Donna. Council Member Howard acknowledged the past Mayors of the City of Redwood City in the audience and said that they have been mentors for all of those on the Council (Dick Claire, Georgi LaBerge, Daniela Gasparini, and Jim Hartnett). She thanked the members of the community that voted for her and Bret Britsghi helped her get onto the Council. She thanked her husband for his support and love. She stated that she looked forward to working with the community and the City Council and made remarks about the impending future. Vice Mayor Foust thanked her colleagues for allowing her to serve as Vice Mayor a second time. She congratulated the new Mayor and spoke highly of his commitment and skills and she also spoke positively about her fellow members on the Council. She thanked her husband and their children for their support. Mayor Gee congratulated his fellow recently elected Council Members and is looking forward to partnering with them. He spoke about the future of Redwood City and major upcoming projects, initiatives and ideas. His focus will continue on financial sustainability, economic development, public safety and shared services with the County and other jurisdictions. He also is excited about infrastructure planning, as well as addressing flooding issues. He touched on community benefits, hillside slope, partnerships with the Y, Complete Streets and other item which he is looking forward to addressing and moving along to fruition. He noted the Council would have a retreat in 2014 and would report back on the initiatives deriving from this conversation. New Mayor Jeffrey Gee recognized emeriti members of the community present as well as members of Boards, Commissions and Committees for their work and leadership. He also thanked the Council appointees and the staff for their hard work. Finally, he thanked his family starting with parents, siblings and most importantly his wife and two children for their support and love. Mayor Gee looks forward to keeping Redwood City as a leader. CITY COUNCIL December 9, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page. No. 42