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January 27, 2007
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Water Policy Study Session - Tues. Jan. 29 (approx. start time 9:00pm)
"THE 2% SOLUTION" for Reducing Climate Pollution - Webcast Wed. Jan. 30
4:30pm
Creating a Vision: The Future of Downtown & El Camino Real - Upcoming Dates
Mayor "Emerita?" What's going on here?
Greetings!
I am sending you this email so that you can get a taste of some of the notable events at City Hall and around our community, and so you learn about ways to get more informed and involved. Please mark your calendar with these upcoming dates. I hope you can attend and participate!
Sincerely,
Kelly Fergusson
Menlo Park City Councilwoman, Mayor Emerita*
Water Policy Study Session - Tues. Jan 29 (approx. start time 9:00 pm) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Water supply and delivery system vulnerability are critical issues facing policy makers in Silicon Valley and beyond. Menlo Park staff will make a presentation to the city council and the public on the city's current water policies and practices. Public input is welcome!
Location: Menlo Park City Council Chambers, 701 Laurel Street
Find out more:
Read my article "Menlo Park's Water Practices and Policies: Challenges To Achieve a Sustainable Future" in January's Sierra Club Newsletter: http://lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/LomaPrietan_JanFeb08.pdf [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001W_u1QkzMoNFfeuVBCEGBh8UAyZ_kqkHywi2dLU6lKIqLKa9pDIyeFU6UNgV5eWL5Sua7IAPky5C9BbVGzrR9RJxKWAxt5dR_1zBDv5PgkP5sGkxljsZcEy3WmkDokJSQEPLR6MGqEuOtAxzCcpT-p_cVLwLx2jCE] (page 4)
Read the staff report for the Jan. 29 water policy study session: http://service.govdelivery.com/docs/CAMENLO/CAMENLO_101/CAMENLO_101_20080129_020000_en.pdf [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001W_u1QkzMoNHSoR8a7BpO7NjM--mXTZ-DXvQ2Rmimh62T1hSOGegaMMjqT4Ib3TdVTZUUF09-91VTTTUgBz1eN1gtcHeFGVCDAn3WXTnXV5VmVJqJvzWACZiV2yAsVdvLQbobqIJeFPLHI_W35mbBP2o9M4GhG_2RIHRba2zlPXEzr1c831uLuV3jZBAyXU4G3YFJ4J81FE8F_XYdWxd9yQ==]
This study session is preceded by a joint study session with the Atherton City Council on grade separations/rail issues starting at 7pm. Read this staff report:
http://service.govdelivery.com/docs/CAMENLO/CAMENLO_35/CAMENLO_35_20080129_010000_en.pdf [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001W_u1QkzMoNHqPgqkDUEY-qgsYh-018rJw3_1x5AVR9_2T-8pMjak3rkla__sJX45u8D1T0CPv6GAV7WNyKlD3_HoX-j3Kwr46onEQsGATDEfN0jIqd8IkqnKNkBxLz1-BxLHeKN9bLrlvsW4s4cjge_zzRDz-bGazUElKWIDIVroBuBWc4o9UxaCP6xtdeC-cZUVMMXhUctOKlEfXMncag==]
Focus the Nation: "THE 2% SOLUTION" for Reducing Climate Pollution
Wed. Jan 30 4:30pm, Menlo Park City Council Chambers
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Are you concerned about the climate situation?
Want to do something about it?
Join the Menlo Park Green Ribbon Citizens' Committee and 1500 other organizations across the nation for a live interactive webcast screening of "THE 2% SOLUTION." The free event features Stanford University climate scientist Stephen Schneider [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001W_u1QkzMoNF69yZfnrzlQiKV4pLU2c0dniYtuKbDYyIs4CfGPmKELU65JPuIXVX3OteXpkylkzlEuvppY3cDAGSEtroNXywIbrM7cKmjK_hHjtkApqA6EeCKcHHAiRJUtAip44KQe4ULCTKwcyi54tVBKzyGnZVdkyAU6DiRfd_VJDQadT4pWhYzTETrcyvcqSq-dXAPXMHQdUz8ef48u0HF0VU1_PTeE-N1aXW6adJKCENYMKOKQigiI91KPikk5YBA85JYS4sFGfuMIl1AhU-I6ZgTyZVzDxnYk1Ykm1z7Y5eFf8Q3uBuxKyBoogYhqN3tRQSDjioa0nPp5HNNrnnNzeQ4X7YSrZxV9dtrS2GeaVdOWUqDGA==], sustainability expert Hunter Lovins [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001W_u1QkzMoNGhbfcGXrqpVdLrZ40R2eHqZXZSTkGfNvW7EFm8ZCnPEE_ud3z73C7CsKZ3UNMUQYuWIkUcBMaVMuqXr7eDWUHDNlf7uH2VLA_VSClZUiDAqMmKTwWoqmdgGdavgs7zBC3Pp3pscS5NYB0SxNjzaNIEp3RDbd56jPeN3e6z49A8pPT6jzwrkwJaHEAW3hHeYt1QkR5qtq1G_1FvjWaF0PL9rxEUjDY2U5s=] and green jobs pioneer Van Jones [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001W_u1QkzMoNHeQIdVzDf8HlV0cOJm-paMmsfdJUkjD11uSQPExoWBmu4GyJffX18nigsr9TeCorfHyRrA63nUlCW-GfOycS8yLedQunopBTnHo6uZlzudDo-mLdy2r-MGaVSDa2WdeEJINHPw6oyCWaGtv8uWOPjKfxgbOwloK550IDIIycDE-evuT6JVlfSOkvMgTnEzLMreClkwElG17tmFPxLm5-bFYcFSZHicNktK8Uv2lUErrw==] and youth climate leaders. We'll weigh in with cell phone voting.
This event will kick off the second year of the Menlo Park Green Ribbon Citizens' Committee (MPGRCC). Everyone is welcome!
For more information, visit the yahoo groups home page of the MPGRCC: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MenloGRCC/ [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001W_u1QkzMoNGA44a2dqVQTX7LBUZgZG-6gt-ObhVlRpDG_NUgBe6_l81Kh5DiVXNdYbPihkhgkZM36IbLh0VW7TBJrY9pp8rPNhadtiK3OWE2KPov9m0L0RZzUCctbktmA8UkqDYB1Tw=]
Community Workshop #1: Thurs. March 6, 7pm to 9pm Community Workshop #2: Thurs. April 3, 7pm to 9pm Community Workshop #3: Thurs. May 1, 7pm to 9pm
Background tours, meetings will be conducted prior to the Community Workshops. It is not necessary to attend these events to participate in the all-important workshops: Outreach Committee Kick-off: Tues. Jan. 29, 6pm, Library, lower level Mobile Tour to nearby communities: Wed. Feb 6, morning Walking Tour #1: Sat. Feb. 9, 10am to 12 noon Walking Tour #2: Sat. Feb. 23, 10am to 12 noon
Urban planning speaker series will continue in the City Council Chambers: "Preservation and Prosperity in Downtown Environments," Wed. Feb. 13, 6pm
For more information: http://www.menlopark.org/projects/comdev_ecrdowntown.htm [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001W_u1QkzMoNFFHKOmEVmF08eNlP7FPRQZkwWJS_O25-O0KzhzJt_xy4ZuBm7YnjclcxKL5RM4l05pG8JSffU3ytomMf6wCTLepwQMljxVqSYuGkTAoIsW98iHfz_LRVgnkXjU4EMNtIkNQicwwy8uF2eoWRXnHMSm]
Answer: Unlike San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland, the role of mayor in most California cities is unpaid (or paid only a small stipend) and rotates annually among the elected city council members. I was unanimously elected by my city council colleagues to be Mayor for 2007, a responsibility I was honored to accept. The concept is that, as volunteers, we can put our families, jobs, and financial obligations on hold for a single year as we fulfill the 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week duties demanded by the office. I'm proud of what I accomplished in my year as Mayor! And, I'm equally proud to pass the gavel to Mayor Andy Cohen for 2008, who is doing a fine job of carrying forward existing priorities, as well as spotlighting new issues and challenges.
I thank as well Vice Mayor Heyward Robinson and Councilmen John Boyle and Richard Cline for their unflagging dedication and service to the community.
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January 29, 2007 City Council Agenda: http://service.govdelivery.com/docs/CAMENLO/CAMENLO_35/CAMENLO_35_20080129_010000_en.pdf [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001W_u1QkzMoNHqPgqkDUEY-qgsYh-018rJw3_1x5AVR9_2T-8pMjak3rkla__sJX45u8D1T0CPv6GAV7WNyKlD3_HoX-j3Kwr46onEQsGATDEfN0jIqd8IkqnKNkBxLz1-BxLHeKN9bLrlvsW4s4cjge_zzRDz-bGazUElKWIDIVroBuBWc4o9UxaCP6xtdeC-cZUVMMXhUctOKlEfXMncag==]
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