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In response to Mayor pro tem Hartnett's questions, City Attorney Schricker advised that this was a private contractual relationship and not within the municipal jurisdiction of the Council, although individual Council Members could express their views separate and apart from their Council position.. In response to further Council questions City Attorney Schricker advised that if the Council determined this matter was of sufficient community wide interest and wished to set a precedent for Council intercession in private business disputes, the Council could schedule limited action at a later date, although that was no guarantee Unocal or any other corporation would respond. D. Jim Beal, 270 Upland Road, spoke in support of Council action to assist Ken Yokoo. E. Dr. Alex Peros, 1817 Madison, Redwood City, submitted a petition addressed to Unocal and the City Council of Redwood City signed by 680 people requesting that the notice of Termination (of Ken Yokoo's lease) be rescinded immediately, and also submitted copies of his letter to Larry Higby, President ofUnocal.. Dr. Peros also stated that Unocal had not abided by the terms of its lease and had not upgraded the building in 20 years leading to poor wiring and possible safety concerns. Dr. Peros asked the Council to send a letter to Unocal in support of Ken Yokoo and small businesses in Redwood City. F. Nita Spangler, 970 Edgewood Road, Redwood City, spoke in support of Mr. Yokoo's request of Council, and described his excellent service over the years. Mrs. Spangler told the Council supporting Mr. Yokoo was a strong step towards supporting small businesses in Redwood City and asked the Council to elicit help from the Chamber of Commerce. Councilwoman Steinfeld stated the Council should use its good offices to tell Unocal there is community wide interest and support for this small business. MIS: STEINFELD/ TO SCHEDULE THIS MA ITER FOR A FUTURE AGENDA, AND ASK STAFF TO PREPARE A REPORT OUTLINING WHAT COULD BE DONE, SUCH AS A LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT OR PROCLAMA nON MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. In response to Council questions, City Attorney Schricker iterated that the City had no jurisdiction in this matter, it was a private contractual issue, and asked Council if they wished to spend municipal resources on this issue. Councilman Sanfilipo asked staff to refer this matter to the Chamber of Commerce. (101) MEMO 8/15/95 MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Page No. 290 Regular Meeting Minutes August 14, 1995 Page 2