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9. 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 Califomia Cities <br />Priority Focus Bulletin No. 14 -2003 and 15 -2003. Council may direct staff to act <br />on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority <br />Focus available in City Clerk's Department). <br />B. Appreciation for the Armed Forces of the United States, declaration of <br />"Yellow Ribbon Month," City display of yellow ribbons, and encouragement <br />of the community to honor our armed forces. <br />Council Member Hartnett stated that the report came from a subcommittee <br />consisting of him and Council Member Pierce charged with a recommendation for <br />appropriate recognition for the U.S. armed forces and particularly, those who live <br />or work in Redwood City. The recommendation is that the City declares "Yellow <br />Ribbon Month ", that it be in May and that the City display in public buildings and <br />places in the Downtown area, yellow ribbons, and encourage the community to <br />honor the men and women serving around the world. <br />Council Member Pierce stated that the yellow ribbons will be placed in downtown <br />by the Public Works Services Department and asked that when those serving <br />return home to wish them well and treat them kindly. <br />Public Comment: <br />James O. Clifford, Sr. stated his son, Andrew, is in the Marines in Iraq and <br />thanked the Council for taking this action and doing it with a minimum of <br />controversy. <br />Keith Bautista stated his pride that on his 17"' birthday, he joined the U.S. Marines <br />and later on, he was prouder still that his younger son also joined the U.S. <br />Marines. Although neither one had to risk their lives for our country, he stated that <br />had they done so, both would have appreciated the yellow ribbons being displayed <br />in their town. The ribbons would have provided comfort that the display would be <br />reminders of the risks being taken on behalf of the country and citizens of <br />Redwood City. He stated that the ribbons would be a reminder that those serving <br />need prayers and well wishes, that there are more things to think about than the <br />State budget, the traffic or the amount of rain in April. He stated that tremendous <br />pride would have been felt that their city, Redwood City, was displaying yellow <br />ribbons in their support. <br />M/S Hartnett/Pierce to ADOPT RESOLUTION 14526 OF THE COUNCIL OF <br />REDWOOD CITY DECLARING REDWOOD CITY'S APPRECIATION TO THE MEN AND <br />WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES SERVING THROUGHOUT THE <br />WORLD, PROCLAIMING IN THEIR HONOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2003 AS "YELLOW <br />RIBBON MONTH," DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PLACE YELLOW RIBBONS <br />ON CITY PROPERTY IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS RETAIL DISTRICT OF THE CITY <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 2003 <br />MINUTES PAGE 9 <br />