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Public Comment. Pat Dixon asked various questions pertaining to the specific area to be rebuilt and why the clapper rail has not been adversely affected by the noise of the equipment in use. Manuel Sotomayor stated he wants the levee fixed. Derby Davidson was pleased that a compromise was proposed and asked that the Council fight harder for rights to use the levee. Carol Ford asked if the levee breeched and urged Council to not close the levees but look for land to offer in mitigation. Glen Perkins stated he was discouraged that the proposal was rejected. Jan Prette stated the levees are enjoyed by the residents and people should be encouraged to exercise. Council comments included the City having not fought hard enough in 1997, that indeed the proposal was a reasonable compromise, that pursuance of a new biological report may be in order and that there are no more negotiating tools. M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m. The motion passed by a majority vote with Council Member Jordan voting no. M/S Hartnett/Claire to close the gates, continue to seek extension of the permits so as to complete the improvement of the levees, develop a revised proposal for U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and develop a strategy to pursue administrative remedies. Vote on the motion: Ayes: Council Members Hartnett, Vice Mayor Claire and Mayor Ruskin. Noes: Council Members Howard, Ira, Jordan and Pierce. The motion failed. M/S Hartnett/Howard to close the gates, continue to seek extension of the permits, develop a revised proposal for U.S. Fish and Wildlife, not foreclose the possibility of land exchange, and develop a strategy to pursue administrative remedies. Vote on the motion: Ayes: Council Members Hartnett, Howard, Pierce, Vice Mayor Claire, Mayor Ruskin. Noes: Council Members Ira and Jordan. The motion passed. 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 7. PUBLIC HEARING — REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 70