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Randy Olet quickly told a story of about 100 million years of history involving an <br /> oyster. He stated he is r, ot either for or against the resolution, but supportive of the <br /> educational process th~.; will go on to be a part of the future <br /> <br /> Council Member Jordan stated that there is no intention in the resolution to <br /> sidestep or skirt the law. She further stated the idea is not to go against the laws, <br /> but pursue every opportunity to include public access in some of the open space <br /> areas because including people enhances the support and increases their respect <br /> of the endangered species. <br /> <br /> Council Member Ruskin proposed adoption of the more general resolution with the <br /> amendment to the final paragraph, line 7, as follows: ...that the City will <br /> enthusiastically advocate for such access consistent with the mission and legal <br /> obligations of the City and the appropriate public land jurisdictions as access <br /> issues arise, and will put forth appropriate effort arld resources to accomplish such <br /> access. <br /> <br /> M/S Ruskln/Hartnett to adopt RESOLUTION'14425 SUPPORTING PUBLIC ACCESS <br /> TO PUBLICLY-OWNED LANDS, BAY FRONTAGE, AND WATERWAYS, AND <br /> PROMOTING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE PROTECTION OF <br /> THE ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE HABITATS THEREIN; <br /> <br /> The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. <br /> <br />12. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - <br /> <br /> 12. A. Legislation. This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on <br /> Proposed Legislation Described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus <br /> Bulletin No. 08-2002 and No. 09-2002. Council may direct staff to act on positions <br /> taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Pdority Focus. available in City <br /> Clerk's Department). <br /> <br /> 12.B. Various- <br /> <br /> I) Restoration of the San Mateo Counb Courthouse and Construction of the <br /> Courthouse Plaza; <br /> <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Support Redwood City becoming the Lead Agency for the Restoration of the <br /> Historic San Mateo County Courthouse and Courthouse Plaza, and investigate <br /> further, the funding options; <br /> <br /> This item was continued to the meeting of March 25, 2002. <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11,2002 <br />MINUTES PAGE 8 <br /> <br /> <br />