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2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - TAKEN OUT OF ORDER AT THIS TIME. A. Richard Silver, 824 Winslow, Redwood City, expressed his strong opposition to the presence of the Confederate Flag at the 4th of July Parade in Redwood City. He said it was an effront and an embarrassment to the City, and asked Council to place this matter on a future agenda for Council discussion. (203) In response to Mayor Hartnett's questions regarding the role of the City in controlling the content of the 4th of July Parade, City Attorney Schricker stated that the City's role is limited to issuing permits for use of the City's rights-of way. He added that the Peninsula Celebration Association obtains a permit for the Parade and is the sole sponsor. City Attorney Schricker said that the Supreme Court has upheld the right of unpopular groups to participate in lawfully held public parades as a First Amendment right. He added that the law equally encourages opposing opinions and statements, and the First Amendment vigorously encourages and protects a full and open expression of views. Mayor Hartnett said he would address this issue under Matters of Council Interest. MEMO 7/1/97 B. Eleanor Reed, 2021 Harding Avenue, San Mateo, advised Council that she has a legal and successful hot dog stand she has operated on the 400 block of Marshall for the last ten years, and every year the Peninsula Celebration Association takes steps to keep her from selling her hot dogs during the Parade. She stated the PCA has attempted to humiliate and embarrass her, and she too, vigorously objects to the presence of the Confederate Flag in the Streets of Redwood City on the 4th of July. She asked Council to take steps to have the Flag removed from the Parade as it deeply offends all African American people who want to enjoy the Parade with their grandchildren just like everyone else. (203) C. Ginny Hughes, 18 Admiralty Place, referred to Council's request for financial updates on the Emergency Hunger Fund during the HSF A discussions, and provided bound reports of the requested data to Council. (505,501,209) MEMO 7/1/97 D. John Murphy, 421 Luff Lane, Redwood City, asked to see the report from the Committee on Bair Island and loss of revenue to the City. (205) (See Councilwoman La Berge's comments under Matters of Council Interest.) MEMO 7/1/97 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------______n__--___-------------- Mayor Hartnett recessed the special Council Meeting at 7:55 p.m. in order to call to order the special Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The special Council Meeting reconvened at 8:03 p.m. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 JUNE 30, 1997 MINUTES Page No. 430 PAGE 2