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<br /> I I I II <br /> <br /> is regrettable that someone who has contributed such time, effort and expertise is not going <br /> to be part of the Planning Commission. He will certainly be missed." <br />-- Councilman Leipzig reminded everyone that the vote on the General Plan Amendment <br /> zoning change was 5-2. <br /> MEMO 5/20/97 <br /> C. John Murphy, 421 Luff Lane, Redwood City, addressed the Council regarding the <br /> economic impacts of the proposed sale ofBair Island to POST and eventual transfer to the <br /> Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Mr. Murphy referred to his <br /> previous appearances and seven letters he has written to the Council, conceming the loss <br /> of revenue to the City and to the GID 1-64 if Bair Island is given to POST without <br /> arrangements for reimbursement of lost tax dollars, "which the Council (with the <br /> exception of Councilman Leipzig) so generously gave away." Mr. Murphy reminded <br /> Council "that there are several thousand registered voters within G.LD. 1-64" and <br /> suggested that Council contact Representative Anna Eshoo and others in Washington and <br /> let them know what Redwood City wants in terms of financial relief. <br /> Mayor Hartnett announced that Council Members La Berge and Ruskin had been <br /> appointed to the Task Force on Bair Island with Councilwoman La Berge to serve as <br /> Chairperson. <br /> MINUTE ORDER NO. 97-095 <br /> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> 3. CONSENT CALENDAR <br />-- <br /> MIS: RUSKINILA BERGE WAIVE READING OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, ADOPT THE <br /> RESOLUTIONS AND APPROVE OTHER ITEMS. <br /> ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE OF MEMBERS PRESENT. <br /> A. Approved the minutes of the Council closed session of May 12, 1997, and the regular <br /> meeting of May 12, 1997, as submitted; <br /> MINUTE ORDER NO. 97-096 <br /> B. Approved Change Order No.1 for $45,150.66 for necessary maintenance above the <br /> minimum needs to address excessive storm damage, special projects and unanticipated <br /> maintenance work, for a total Annual Street Tree Maintenance Contract of $227,540.00 <br /> (Golden Bear Arborists) (304); <br /> MINUTE ORDER NO. 97-097 <br /> C. Approved Final Acceptance of the Municipal Services Center Painting Project and <br /> released the bonds (George E. Masker of Oakland, CA.) (304); <br /> MINUTE ORDER NO. 97-098 <br />L- <br /> REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 MAY 19, 1997 <br /> MINUTES Page No. 331 PAGE 3 <br />