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The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. <br /> M/S Foust/Howard to extend the meeting until 12:15 a.m. The motion passed by <br /> a unanimous voice vote. <br /> C. Amendment to Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code regulating Advertising and Signs. <br /> Mayor Pierce opened the public hearing. <br /> Dennis Zell stated that the ordinance concerns him for a number of reasons and <br /> that it abridges speech based on distinctions, some being offsite vs. onsite. He <br /> explained the justifications for abridging speech on signs and billboards and <br /> questioned whether it is a wise decision. He exp�ained the issue with <br /> distinguishing between commercial and noncommercial. He suggested sticking to <br /> objective standards of location and size that an enforcement officer can easily <br /> enforce. Further concerns expressed included wholesale exemption, government <br /> speech, amortization, political signs only displayed in election periods, too <br /> extreme with ban on construction of new billboards, and complaints about sign <br /> owners. It is a very strict sign ordinance and small business owners cannot afford <br /> expensive advertising and the sign is the main draw. He recommended referral <br /> back for revision. <br /> Randall Morrison stated that the ordinance does not treat political signs as a <br /> discreet class, but rather treats political signs as part of a larger group called non- <br /> commercial speech. He further explained the topic. <br /> HartnetUFoust to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous <br /> voice vote. <br /> M/S Hartnett/Ira to continue this topic to the regular meeting of April 23, 2007. <br /> The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 07-049 <br /> M/S Foust/Howard to extend the meeting until 12:20 a.m. The motion passed by <br /> a unanimous voice vote. <br /> 8. Staff Report <br /> A. Resolution amending the City of Redwood City's Classification Plan and fiscal <br /> year 2006/07 budget. <br /> Director, Human Resources Bell gave the staff report explaining the <br /> recommendations. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> M/S Howard/Ira to approve by resolution amendments to the City's Classification <br /> Plan and approve resulting budget appropriation. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ MARCH 26, 2007 <br /> PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 12 <br />