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4.A SPECIAL ORDER — Mayor Pierce called up Carol Livengood who introduced Sergeant Vincent Rios who is mentioned in the book entitled, "The Names NOT on the Wall" by Doc Hutchings. Sgt. Rios stated that the book is based on the period of time between October 1968 and October 1969 from a corpsman's perspective. Paul Sanfilipo read a poem from the book about Redwood City. Mayor Pierce encouraged folks to visit the website: www.thenamesnotonthewall.org 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Carmine Galotta, Vice President of the Redwood City Police Officers Association (POA), asked that bargaining between POA and the City be conducted in a fair and forthright manner. He further stated that based on remarks by Mayor Pierce on July 10, the POA members were led to believe that there was a new offer being proposed. He stated that without movement on the City's part there is no reason to meet and he asked that a retraction or correction be made to an erroneous press release of June 27. Mary Chin, a Mountain View resident, shared a story regarding Falun Gong practitioners and organ harvesting. She explained that Falun Gong is based on truth, compassion and tolerance. She stated that she is seeking help. Alice Li stated that she works at the library and further explained the relationship between Falun Gong and the harvesting of vital organs. Liping Yang stated that the practice of Falun Gong is a self improvement system. He further explained the negative repercussions practitioners encounter. Nancy Radcliffe, representing the Downtown Business Group, introduced the "Downtown Club Card ". The introductory card is free and valid until October 31, 2006, call 650 - 307 -4064 for more information. Mayor Pierce stated that the Century Theatres would be opening on Friday, July 28. She explained that the first four hours of parking are free with validation and encouraged the community to visit the City website or call 780 -7234 for more information on parking. M/S Bain /Ira to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Item 5.4.A was removed from consideration at this time. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES JULY 24, 2006 PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 220