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he stated that after using the field for the past 20 -30 years without paying any fee, the League was shocked. After discussion and negotiation, that fee was rescinded. This year, after discussion with various parties, the League has been informed that a charge of $30.16 per hour will be accessed with an estimated total cost of $21,142.00 for the season. He requested a review of the issue by City Council with the hope that resolution can be achieved. Council Member Hartnett — stated he had been in touch with the President of the School Board and had prior communications with the Superintendent, but that the issue requires full attention by the High School Board that has not yet been achieved. He expressed a legal issue with respect to the tax collected of $100, 000. each year that is specifically to be used for maintaining and servicing the fields for public use. He stated that he thinks the fee imposed is inconsistent with the tax and inconsistent with the public policy and, as a matter of community wide concern, it is important to formally be involved to resolve this for the entire community. Ralph Nobles, resident of Redwood City speaking on behalf of the "No on Q ", committee, to express gratitude to 12,109 citizens who gave support and vote on November 2. He further thanked Mayor Jeff Ira and Paul Powers of Glenborough - Pauls, for their gracious and generous expression of congratulations on their victory. He expressed the committee's desire to work with the City and Glenborough - Pauls toward the achievement of progress and betterment of Redwood City and the people. He clarified that the committee bears no ill will or anger toward the many organizations or individuals who opposed the referendum. He congratulated newly elected Assembly Member Ira Ruskin and urged appointment of Planning Commission Chairperson Hillary Paulsen to fill the vacancy. Michael Kastrop, President of the Redwood City Downtown Business Group, spoke on behalf of the organizing committee for the 'Tis the Season youth event, "Hometown Holidays ". The event is co- sponsored by the Redwood City Cultural Commission, the Downtown Business Group and Peninsula Sunrise Rotary to be held on December 4 in downtown Redwood City. There will be a snow play lot, photos with Santa Claus, musical entertainment and culminates with the children's parade at 4:30 p.m. and fireworks at 5:45 p.m. All youth organizations are encouraged to participate in the parade that includes school groups, school bands, sports clubs, performing groups, church youth groups and youth service organizations with cash prizes for the most enthusiastic participation. He asked anyone affiliated with such groups to call the hotline at 361 -0538 or visit the City's website. He further invited the entire community to the event. M/S Howard /Pierce to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Item 6.1.6 was removed for separate consideration by Council Member CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 8, 2004 JOINT MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 346