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appeal cannot be dropped, because both parties have a right to be heard on this issue. <br /> Lastly, another statement that the City Attorney wanted to clarify is that prayer at public <br /> meetings is not disallowed, if it does not promote a particular religion. <br /> One Council Member made two comments: she would like Council to look at and <br /> support SB 557 and through public comment, anyone can see that open government <br /> does work. She stated that all campaign contributions are disclosed; and, the Uccellis <br /> are prominent community members, who are involved with a lot of organizations. They <br /> were not the single leading factor to their campaign contributions. This Council Member <br /> further stated that community leaders frequently contribute; and so, she encouraged <br /> people to get involved in their communities and learn more about the people running for <br /> office. She further stated that the Council had worked hard to get to their positions: they <br /> speak to and listen to a lot of people. Everyone has the opportunity to express <br /> themselves and that is part of the open process. <br /> Mayor Aguirre thanked this Council Member for the comments and noted that the public <br /> has access to the same information. <br /> Lilia Ledesma said that she had worked with the City Council. She said that she was <br /> very upset with the insults towards the Council and the insults questioning transparency. <br /> Ms. Ledesma said that she knows some of the Council Members, some more than <br /> others, and that the Council sacrifices time with their families and others that they love, <br /> because they care about the City and she knows how hard they work and how <br /> committed they are. Ms. Ledesma said that she is involved in many community <br /> organizations, because Council Members inspire her. <br /> CITY COUNCIL: Waive reading of the consent calendar and the full text of ordinances <br /> and resolutions, and approve the Consent Calendar items. <br /> M/S Bain/Gee to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. The motion <br /> carried by unanimous electronic vote. <br /> 1. Section - Motion(s) <br /> A. Parcel map, quitclaim deed and associated agreements for the <br /> development at 145 Monroe Street by Elan Redwood City, LLC (608) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> CITY COUNCIL April 8, 2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 <br /> Page No. 318 <br />