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Mike Valencia, representing the Peninsula Patients Cooperative, offered his services to <br /> help. He spoke about how progressive Redwood City is, how other cities have opened <br /> these types of facilities, how they do not attract crime, and how they can be beneficial by <br /> offering medicine and jobs. <br /> M/S Seybert/Foust to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously by voice <br /> vote. <br /> Vice Mayor Aguirre asked a question regarding the location of cooperatives. Council <br /> discussed the matter of locations in the county. Acting City Attorney Abrams explained that <br /> the current time frame serves as a protection to the Council and the city. Some Council <br /> Members said that this is a time to study this item and see how other cities have dealt with <br /> this. The City of Oakland was mentioned as an example and it was suggested that its <br /> approach be researched. <br /> M/S FoustlPiece to adopt the ordinance and include a study session (number 3 of <br /> the alternative). <br /> One Council Member would like crime statistics as well as details about what to expect if <br /> this comes to pass. This Council Member would like this earlier rather than later. Another <br /> Council Member would like to know the experiences from other cities, so that the legal <br /> implications are fully understood. Mayor Ira said that the Council is not afraid to look at <br /> this, it is a matter of wanting to do it right and consider staff resources. <br /> Motion carries unanimously by electronic vote. Minute Order 10-018 <br /> 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 California Cities <br /> City Advocate Weekly Issue No. 1-2010 and 2-2010. Council may direct staff to act <br /> on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities City Advocate <br /> Weekly available in the City Clerk's Department). <br /> B. Mayoral Appointments — Mosquito Abatement Board. Mayor Ira appointed Maria <br /> Martinucci to serve on this seat. <br /> C. Council Reports on Meetings Attended. <br /> Council Member Bain reported on attending the Advance Life Support Joint Powers <br /> Authority Board meeting. He explained that this body oversees the ambulance <br /> services on the county and the discussion was about the possibility of a slight <br /> increase in dispatcher costs. This matter would have to be approved by Council. <br /> Council Member Foust said that she was elected to serve as Chair of the <br /> Transportation Authority and Council Member Terry Nagel is the new member. <br /> REGULAR CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 2010 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 <br /> Page No. 020 <br />