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Ken Hettman stated he would like to see Bair Island stay as it is. He further stated that it would be helpful to have forms available at libraries to provide input to various agencies. Ralph Nobles supported Mike Spence's comments. He stated that the resolution as presented is unacceptable because it places the City in a position of advocating a change in the use and principles of wildlife refuges. He suggested a revision to the resolution that would include in line 8 .... consistent with the mission, objectives and legal obligations of the appropriate public land jurisdictions involved. Robin Smith, President of the Sequoia Audubon Society, stated she was advocating for the birds and animals in the wildlife refuge as it exists contiguous to Redwood City. She suggested the City think carefully before passing the resolution. Randy Olet quickly told a story of about 100 million years of history involving an oyster. He stated he is not either for or against the resolution, but supportive of the educational process that will go on to be a part of the future Council Member Jordan stated that there is no intention in the resolution to sidestep or skirt the law. She further stated the idea is not to go against the laws, but pursue every opportunity to include public access In some of the open space areas because including people enhances the support and increases their respect of the endangered species. Council Member Ruskin proposed adoption of the more general resolution with the amendment to the final paragraph, line 7, as follows: ...that the City will enthusiastically advocate for such access consistent with the mission and legal obligations of the City and the appropriate public land jurisdictions as access issues arise, and will put forth appropriate effort and resources to accomplish such access. M/S Ruskin/Hartnett to adopt RESOLUTION 14425 SUPPORTING PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLICLY-OWNED LANDS, BAY FRONTAGE, AND WATERWAYS, AND PROMOTING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE HABITATS THEREIN; The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 12, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - t2. A. Legislation - This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation Described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 08-2002 and No. 09-2002. Council may direct staff to act on positions REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11,2002 MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 118