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Clifton Scott agreed with the two previous speakers and emphasized representation, creativity and commitment as notions lacking at the original time the contract was initiated. He requested the Council delay action until after meeting with Congressman Lantos. Manuel C. Sotomayor distributed a memo and suggested taking the long view, finding a way to live through and end up with the endangered species in an acceptable environment, the levees secure from being declared a flood plain and the levee areas returned to unrestricted public access. Nancy Glaser, Redwood Shores resident, asked Council to assist in a more concerted effort to communicate with the legislators. She also requested that the signs being removed be replaced immediately. Glen Perkins, new resident of Redwood Shores, spoke favorably of the levee environment and stated if any of the Council could save the levees they would reap the rewards. He urged Council to determine what the environmentalists want more than keeping the people off. Dana Burko, 15 year resident of Redwood Shores, stated his fear of a vote to put up the fence to avoid a potential lawsuit and then allowing everything else to take place. He stated that the residents are supportive of the wildlife. Mike Spence stated that the agencies are going to protect the area and if you give them the chance to do the job in the long run the area will be protected. Carol Ford, 20 year Redwood Shore resident, stated that the Redwood Shores Homeowners' Association had opposed many aspects of the Lido project and that they are not in favor of having the levee closed and are not participating in harming the Clapper Rail. Vice Mayor Claire asked if there were any members of the Fish and Wildlife or the Sequoia Audubon Society in the audience available for questions. Robin Smith, President of Sequoia Audubon Society stepped to the podium. Vice Mayor Claire asked if the problem on the levee was with people, dogs, predators or a combination of all. Ms. Smith stated her understanding is that the levee must be closed off for the predator management group to perform the live trapping of the introduced species and the species they prey on being the Clapper Rail, mouse and other ground nesting birds in the area. Discussion between Ms. Smith and Vice Mayor Claire continued regarding trapping times needed as it relates to closing of the levees. Council Member Jordan stated that while she does not want to put up gates, she does support doing something and made the following suggestions in the form of a motion. 1. All signs be put back up. 2. Immediate enforcement of leashes on dogs REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 24, 2000 PAGE 7 ~-- .. '-'r .