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CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 12 | ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (05-122) Mina Talebzadeh, Alameda, requested the City to recognize Spring Equinox as a day of peace and harmony. Mayor Johnson requested Ms. Talebzadeh to provide language for a proclamation Gina Mariani was not present but wanted to be on record in support of Ms. Talebzadeh's request. (05-123) Michael J. McGhee, Volunteer Veterans Advocate, submitted a letter; stated that the City currently offers services for veterans but there is no office or City official assigned to coordinate the services urged the City to appoint a committee to investigate veterans' services, to clarify the City's jurisdiction over veteran programs, and create a City office of Veterans Affairs for benefits. (05-124) Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated that he and Audrey Lord Hausman, co-founder of Pedestrian Friendly Alameda, will be training at a conference in April; stated that it is wonderful to see the Alameda Police Department enforcing pedestrian rights and safety. (05-125) Al Wright, Alameda, stated that on several occasions the American flag has been improperly displayed in front of City buildings flags flown at the Police Department are not consistent with City Hall; stated that he objects to the American flag being flown at half mast to honor local citizens; stated that all flags on City property should be in compliance with when the President of the United States directs the flag to be flown at half mast ; requested that Council direct staff to issue appropriate directives to all departments. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (05-126) Councilmember Daysog stated that the Chipman Middle School Drum and Flag Corps requested a City flag for display in parades. (05-127) Councilmember Daysog stated there is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley who is moving forward with an initiative regarding urban casinos; requested staff to analyze the initiative and provide a recommendation as to whether Council should support the initiative. (05-128) - Councilmember deHaan requested that the Transportation Commission and Public Works Department provide the Council with Regular Meeting 12 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |