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Attorney Willis addressed the ballot concerns and the issue of Cargill versus use of Salt <br /> Works in the countermeasure language. He also discussed whether or not to include <br /> fiscal impacts in the language of the countermeasure. The Mayor again worked with the <br /> Council to reach a consensus and Mr. Yamamoto gave further instructions prior to Council <br /> moving towards making motions and voting. <br /> Council actions: <br /> M/S Howard Bain to adopt resolution No. 14881. Motion carried by unanimous roll call <br /> vote. <br /> M/S Hartnett/Ira to adopt resolution No. 14882. Motion carried by unanimous roll call <br /> vote. <br /> M/S Howard/Ira to adopt resolution No. 14883. Motion carried by unanimous roll call <br /> vote. <br /> M/S Pierce/Ira to direct the City Clerk to enter into a services agreement with the County <br /> of San Mateo Elections Office. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. <br /> M/S Ira/Howard directing the City Clerk to provide all election notices and file the <br /> appropriate resolutions with the County of San Mateo Elections Office. Motion carried by <br /> unanimous roll call vote. <br /> Mayor Foust thanked the Council, the public and staff for their commitment to these <br /> important issues. <br /> 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of <br /> City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities <br /> Priority Focus Bulletin No. 29-2008. Council may direct staff to act on positions <br /> taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in <br /> City Clerk's Department). <br /> M/S Pierce/Howard to extend the meeting until 11:10 p.m. Motion carried by <br /> unanimous voice vote. <br /> B. Ongoing Matters <br /> 1. San Mateo County Jail Site. Council's packets included the letter sent by the <br /> Mayor to the President of the Board of Supervisors on the City's position on no <br /> new jails, and a meeting is still in the process of being set up in this regard. <br /> Council Member Pierce announced, Friday, August 8 there would be art the Court <br /> House Square bands, concerts, a big screen carrying the opening of the Olympic games <br /> and a Chinese Market. <br /> Mayor Foust shared a crystal sculpture sent by the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office <br /> commemorating the equestrian events that took place in our Chinese sister city. <br /> REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 2008 <br /> MINUTES PAGE10 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 <br /> Page No.191 <br />