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<br /> Michael Kay urged postponement of voting on the issue at this time. He <br /> suggested that staff be directed to obtain further community input and <br /> investigation of alternative uses mentioned for inclusion in an EIR. <br /> Council comments included thanking the speakers and e-mail communicators. <br /> Consensus was that decision should be postponed and that more alternatives be <br /> presented. Mayor Ira stressed that the subject is not about money, but the <br /> discussion began due to the tank abandonment. <br /> M/S Ruskin/Howard to begin a process by which at the end of the year options <br /> are brought back to Council to consider the best use of the land for the <br /> community. The process includes full input from the community, people living in <br /> the area and people not living in the area. The motion passed by a unanimous <br /> voice vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 04-159 <br />7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of <br /> City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California <br /> Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 29-2004 and 30-2004. Council may direct staff <br /> to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities <br /> Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). <br /> B. Consideration of Resolution to Adopt Headquarters Company (HHC) 1 st <br /> Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air <br /> Assault) as a part of the Adopt-A-Unit Program of "America Supporting <br /> Americans" ("ASA") <br /> City Clerk Howe explained the background on the topic and asked Redwood City <br /> resident Tiffany Teele to further explain the program. <br /> Tiffany Teele explained the program and announced the first community meeting <br /> planned for August 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Activities Building, 1400 <br /> Roosevelt Drive, Redwood City. <br /> Public Comment: <br /> Keith Bautista expressed his support for adoption of the unit. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> 1. Adopt resolution to adopt Headquarters Company (HHC) 1st Battalion, 327th <br /> Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) as part of <br /> the Adopt-A-Unit program of "America Supporting Americans" ("ASA") <br /> ADOPT RESOLUTION 14601 OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ADOPTING THE <br /> HEADQUARTERS COMPANY (HHC) 1ST BATTALION, 327TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, <br />CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 9, 2004 <br />JOINT MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 <br />