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involved with the resources affected believe that he cannot produce the results. <br /> He stated that $7,500.00 a month retainer fee is not a good use of city funds and <br /> read an e-mail that had been circulated referencing Mr. Fawcett. <br /> <br /> Colleen Jordan stated that Mr. Fawcett has an enormous amount of experience in <br /> such areas where people have very disparate opinions and wishes; most of the <br /> experience is in environmental issues. She cited the background from her <br /> involvement in the process. She stated her hope that this be brought before <br /> Council again in order to get more clarity on Mr. Fawcett's work so that those who <br /> love and care about the wildlife and wish to use the levees are satisfied. <br /> <br /> Mayor Ira asked Vice Mayor Pierce to explain Mr. Fawcett's work up to this point. <br /> <br /> Robin Smith, representing the Sequoia Audubon Society, stated that after meeting <br /> with Mr. Fawcett her opinion is that his overall idea is to get funds to restore Bair <br /> Island so that there would be plenty of Clapper Rail habitat. She stated her feeling <br /> that nothing new was brought forward, that ideas already having been posed were <br /> reiterated. She further stated that the place for Mr. Fawcett to begin would be the <br /> Fish and Wildlife, Endangered Species section in Sacramento. <br /> <br /> Council Members made various comments with Council Member Ruskin stating <br /> that after discussion he does not believe there would be any thing more <br /> substantial coming forward. <br /> <br /> MIS Hartnett/Bain to defer the item to a later meeting in which there would be <br /> information provided that is necessary to determine whether to move forward with <br /> the agreement. The motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: <br /> Bain, Foust, Hartnett, Howard, and Pierce. Noes: Mayor Ira and Council <br /> Member Ruskin. <br /> MINUTE ORDER 03-283 <br /> <br />7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> <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 /> Priority Focus Bulletin Nos. 43-2003, 44-2003, and 45-2003. Council may direct <br /> staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities <br /> Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department.) <br /> <br /> B. Council Member Howard - stated that on Saturday, December 6, from 1-2 p.m., <br /> Peninsula Habitat for Humanity will be holding its final dedication of the last 8 <br /> houses out of 36 houses constructed on Rolison Road. <br /> <br /> C. Vice Mayor Pierce - stated that a vacancy on the Planning Commission due to <br /> the recent election of Council Member Foust exists and that discussion to fill the <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND DECEMBER 1, 2003 <br />REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br /> <br /> <br />