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<br /> Sanfilipo read a poem from the book about Redwood City. Mayor Pierce encouraged <br /> folks to visit the website: www.thenamesnotonthewall.org <br />5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIU <br /> REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY <br /> Carmine Galotta, Vice President of the Redwood City Police Officers Association <br /> (POA), asked that bargaining between POA and the City be conducted in a fair and <br /> forthright manner. He further stated that based on remarks by Mayor Pierce on July <br /> 10, the POA members were led to believe that there was a new offer being proposed. <br /> He stated that without movement on the City's part there is no reason to meet and he <br /> asked that a retraction or correction be made to an erroneous press release of June <br /> 27. <br /> Mary Chin, a Mountain View resident, shared a story regarding Falun Gong <br /> practitioners and organ harvesting. She explained that Falun Gong is based on truth, <br /> compassion and tolerance. She stated that she is seeking help. <br /> Alice Li stated that she works at the library and further explained the relationship <br /> between Falun Gong and the harvesting of vital organs. <br /> Lipihg Yang stated that the practice of Falun Gong is a self improvement system. He <br /> further explained the negative repercussions practitioners encounter. <br /> Nancy Radcliffe, representing the Downtown Business Group, introduced the <br /> "Downtown Club Card". The introductory card is free and valid until October 31, 2006, <br /> call 650-307-4064 for more information. <br /> Mayor Pierce stated that the Century Theatres would be opening on Friday, July 28. <br /> She explained that the first four hours of parking are free with validation and <br /> encouraged the community to visit the City website or call 780-7234 for more <br /> information on parking. <br /> M/S Bainllra to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, <br /> adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Item 5.4.A was <br /> removed from consideration at this time. The motion passed by a unanimous roll <br /> call vote. <br />5.1 Section - Motions - <br /> A. Approve the Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Board of Equalization <br /> meeting minutes of July 10, 2006 as submitted MINUTE ORDER 06-145 <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUL Y 24, 2006 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 <br /> .. <br />