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Council Members thanked the Committee for the work and stated their reasons for <br /> supporting the recommendation such as approval of the contract being a <br /> continuum of the attempt to restore Bair Island. Agreement that positive results <br /> cannot and should not be attained by political pressure but that those results must <br /> -come from someone seeking funding for what does make. sense was expressed. <br /> ,~greement to listening and involving members of comm0nity who support <br /> restoration and endangered species protection was mentioned. In regards to the <br /> City's track record, the work with Aqua Terra in cleaning tons of debris, the <br /> CityTrees organization, citywide clean-ups and recycling projects should be <br /> recognized. Several Council Members stated that there is a risk, but also an <br /> opportunity to obtain Federal dollars available. <br /> <br /> Council Member Ruskin stated his concern with the monitoring of the access to <br /> the levees. He expressed his dissatisfaction and concern with the report stating <br /> that the language is not frank and straightforward, and that he would oppose the <br /> recommendation. Council Member Bain had asked specific questions during both <br /> discussions of the topic and stated that he is still not satisfied and would be voting <br /> rio. <br /> <br /> Recommendation: <br /> M/S Foust/Hartnett to approve, and authorize the City Manager to sign the letter <br /> agreement amending the agreement dated March 27, 2003 with Mr. W.H. Fawcett <br /> in a joint effort to open access to Redwood Shores Levees and to <br /> enhance/expand endangered species habitat. The motion passed by a majority <br /> roll call vote with Council Members Bain and Ruskin voting no. <br /> MINUTE ORDER 04-20 <br />8. ADJOURNMENT-8:22 p.m. <br /> <br /> M/S Howard/Pieme to adjourn until the next City Council meeting of February 2, <br /> 2004. Council Member Foust requested adjournment in memory of Bruce E. <br /> Woolpert, President of Granite Rock Company for 36 years passed away on <br /> January 22. She explained that he had initiated and supported the clean-up of <br /> Steinberger Creek through the Aqua Terra project. Council Member Bain <br /> requested adjournment in the memory of Lois Eaton, his grandmother who passed <br /> away the previous week. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. <br /> <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> Patricia S. Howe <br /> City Clerk <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 26, 2004 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br /> <br /> <br />