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Council Member expressed concerns and confusion with the ordinance and recommended going back to the subcommittee and working with the individuals represented at the meeting. Point of clarification was made that he had answered and responded to many inquiries around the issue. M/S Hartnett/Ruskin to reject the ordinance as currently proposed and establish a process yet to be defined to look at the issues more closely and involve the community in review of those issues. The motion to include disbanding the subcommittee. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 99-128 Council Member Ira expressed a desire to table instead of reject the proposal. Felt the best option is to take away from the Council and subcommittee and allow Redwood City 2000 to take over. He stated he knows there is a group of people that wants the ordinance, but the community should meet and discover common ground and consensus. Council Member Harmett agreed with Council Member Ira's comments. Stated the committee had no intention to hide from the public and has acted as always without a discriminatory purpose involved. Vice Mayor Ruskin reiterated the process that occurred was normal for Council and that some people out there do have problems. Council Member Jordan asked about subcommittee meetings being public and how notification occurred. She suggested utility bills method be used for notification. Mayor Howard concurred with her colleagues. She stated there is a different point of view in Redwood City and would like to look closer at the issue. She suggested establishing a better process or possibly Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center. She supported the open process and thanked those who came and spoke on the issue. M/S Hartnett/Claire to extend to 11:55 p.m. Council Members Leipzig and Jordan voting no. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. PUBLIC HEARING on Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines: Deborah Nelson made a presentation about the Administration Citation process. M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend until 12:00 p.m. Jordan and Leipzig voting no. 11:55 p.m. - Opened Public Hearing David Menche questioned the need for the process and the right to a jury. Consider too much power without recourse. M/S Ruskin/Ira to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 MINUTES Page No. 426 PAGE 7