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<br /> . . , . . <br /> <br /> Mayor Hartnett discussed several options available to the Council. <br /> REPORT: Assistant to the City Manager, January 8, 1996 <br /> '- The following people spoke in favor of Redwood City 2000. <br /> Former Redwood City Mayor Daniela Gasparini-Devincenzi, 1445 Hudson Street, <br /> Redwood City, Executive Director of the Sequoia YMCA and Chairperson of the Redwood <br /> City 2000 Committee spoke about the idea of creating Redwood City 2000 to coordinate <br /> existing local community efforts and create a forum to look at broader community issues. <br /> Former Mayor Gasparini-Devincenzi introduced members of the collaborative which have <br /> approved the Redwood City 2000 concept, Redwood City School Board members Magda <br /> Gonzalez and John Wade, Director of Human Services Agency Maureen Borland and <br /> Superintendent of the Redwood City School District Dr. Ronald Crates. The overall goal of <br /> this community effort was to improve the quality oflife in Redwood City. <br /> Bonnie Miller, 1224 5th Avenue, Redwood City, <br /> Member of the Healthy Start Leadership Council; <br /> Rich Gordon, 609 Price Avenue, Redwood City, <br /> Executive Director of Youth and Family Assistance; <br /> Tom LoSavio, 2705 Easton Drive, Burlingame; <br /> Nancy Bey Little, 304 Nevada, Redwood City <br /> The following people spoke in opposition to Redwood City 2000 <br /> "'--' <br /> Patrick Washington, 1341 St. Francis Street; Redwood City; <br /> David Stuart, 927 Blandford, Redwood City; <br /> April Stewart, 1312 El Camino #3, Burlingame; <br /> Dr. Alex Peros, 1817 Madison Avenue, Redwood City; <br /> Karl Dresden, 926 Woodside Road, Redwood City; <br /> Paula Paulin, 564 Vista, San Carlos; <br /> David Schumann, 1598 Quail A venue, Sunnyvale; <br /> Councilman Leipzig expressed concern with the language in the staff report and the fact <br /> that there are a lot of questions that need to be answered and federal programs are not the <br /> answer. <br /> Councilman Claire stated that this resolution is about coordinating efforts and better <br /> government. <br /> Councilwoman LaBerge stated that Council has listened to the citizens, believes in <br /> collaborative efforts, and encouraged everyone to work on making Redwood City the best <br /> that it can be. <br /> Councilwoman Howard agreed with Councilwoman LaBerge and the collaborative effort <br /> '--- for community involvement. <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> Page No. 003 January 8,1996 <br /> Page 2 <br />