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Wi Tomas Pillsbury , 3081 Williams Street , spoke in brief from two printed statements , one regarding "PRG 7 Point Peace Proposal " and the ' second concerning alleged military contracts of Ampex . His group was demanding their position be approved by Council . Myron Filene , 410 Park Street , spoke on the effect of war on the citizens of Redwood City . Eileen Grey , 950 Iris Street , member of Women ' s Committee to Defend the Right to Live , expressed the fear of further escalation of the war . Councilman Henderson handed copies of a proposed motion to each member of Council which she intended to offer , "That it be the position of the Council : That the Redwood City Council deplores the loss of life and the economic burden for the American People that the Viet Nam war has caused ; and That we strongly support all efforts to end American involvement in that war at the earliest possible time . " Councilman Leipzig indicated that she shared the views of the other Council members , but also that the language in the motion was such that she could support . Councilman Williams suggested that he would like to defer action for one week to permit time to study the motion . Councilman Weymouth felt that the motion would place Council in a compromising position , in that it implied that a vote against it indicated being in favor of the war , which in fact was not the case . Mayor Keckley suggested that the motion be held for one week in view of discussion and that Council be prepared to speak and vote on the motion , only . Mr . Pillsbury asked for answers on their demands . Mayor Keckley explained that the motion as presented by Councilman Henderson would be discussed and voted on at the next meeting , and there would be no further action tonight . 4-24-72