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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Diane Howard, Council Member 4. INVOCATION - Bishop Rob Etherington, Sequoia Christian Church 5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Proclamation: "July is Parks and Recreation Month" Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson Yapp and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Superintendent Beth accepted the proclamation read by Mayor Ira. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR Ralph Nobles, Redwood City resident appeared as a representative of the grassroots citizens' organization, People for Housing, Not High- rises, for the purpose of announcing to the Council and informing the public of the official beginning of a referendum petition campaign for signature gathering to place the Marina Shores project before the people for approval or rejection. He stated that since this project will bring a radical and drastic change to the character and quality of life of Redwood City and the entire Peninsula region, the organization thinks the Council should have placed the issue before the voters. He stated that those wishing to join in the effort may call 650- 369 -7268 or e-mail stopmarinashores @yahoo.com. Christine Cheshire, on behalf of the Peninsula Celebration Association (PCA), thanked the City Council, staff and citizens of Redwood City for the support over the many years. She stated that through the, Americans Supporting Americans, the PCA has the honor to have Major Shawn Phillips of the elite 101 Screaming Eagles of Fort Campbell, Kentucky as Grand Marshall of the 2004 event. Tiffany Teele, event coordinator for Americans Supporting Americans, stated that the organization is a non - profit that bridges support between communities and military units deployed worldwide. She stated the honor that this year they have partnered with the PCA to bring the honorary color guards and Major Shawn Phillips from the well known Screaming Eagles Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She stated that a booth will be set up to tape messages to send back to troops in Iraq as well as information on cities adopting units. Robert Hoffman spoke on eminent domain stating his experience on the school board and his disappointment in developing the theatre site. He stated his surprise with the ruling of the process as Illegal. He stated his surprise that the payment would be made from the General Fund rather than the Redevelopment Agency. He stated his belief that the Council had been given poor or erroneous legal advice. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND JUNE 28, 2004 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 248