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Council discussion ensued regarding noticing and fines, license provisioning, possible <br /> procedures for retailers compliance, other cities programs effectiveness levels, physical <br /> barriers for on site alternative measures, and City resources. <br /> <br /> Council Member Claire stated he would like to see us focus our attention on working with <br /> the retailers in our City first and then develop an aggressive program to get shopping carts <br /> out of the public right of way, and indicated he would like to see Anaheim's financial <br /> information regarding costs and retailers funding and then allow enough funding in next <br /> years budget to address this problem. <br /> <br /> Council Member Ruskin stated he prefers obtaining retailers cooperation and sharing the <br /> cost to eliminate this problem; develop a policy as to how fast our staff collects the carts <br /> and internal roundup procedures for expeditiously removing carts in public right of way <br /> with a three day noticing period and emergency clause. <br /> <br /> Council Member Harmer expressed support for retailer cooperation and if problem is not <br /> resolved, then enact the Ordinance. He suggested requesting the League of California <br /> Cities to address this matter through legislation so that tax payers are not paying for <br /> retailers errant shopping carts and causing impacts to city resources. <br /> <br /> Council Member Jordan suggested we determine our costs to pick up shopping carts and <br /> then allocate appropriately. <br /> <br /> Council Member Ira stated that errant shopping carts are one of his top three complaints <br /> from citizens and feels it has become a serious problem in Redwood City, irrespective of <br /> past attempts for retailer cooperation, and urged a clear message be sent now. <br /> <br /> Council Member Leipzig stated the City has been attempting to address this problem for <br /> the past three years and this proposed Ordinance is not covering new ground. He indicated <br /> he would have liked to have the Public Works staff here tonight to have provided Council <br /> with suggestions and solutions from from line staff, test run signs, and literature. He <br /> indicated that this is also a Police enforcement issue, as it appears people are stealing <br /> shopping carts. He noted he wishes to hear from all the City staff involved, such as Police, <br /> City Attorney, Fire and Public Works and that it is not just a Parks and Recreation <br /> department solution. <br /> <br />6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS <br /> <br /> Vice Mayor Ruskin reported the Redevelopment Agency meeting will follow immediately after <br /> tonight's Council meeting. <br /> <br /> Council Member Hartnett requested that Council revisit the public infrastructure facility fund at <br /> a future Council meeting. It was the consensus of Council to do so. <br /> <br />7. ADJOURNMENT - 8:58 p.m. <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 MARCH 8, 1999 <br />MINUTES Page No. 278 PAGE 6 <br /> <br /> <br />