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CityCouncil | 2005-09-06 | 2 | (05-425) Recommendation to authorize the Mayor to send letters to federal legislators supporting S. 1260 (Vitter) S. 113 (Feinstein), H.R. 2353 (Rogers) , and H.R. 3431 (Dent ) which amend federal legislation to further restrict the establishment of tribal gambling casinos. Doug Siden, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) thanked the Council for the efforts to stop the gambling casino proposal at Martin Luther King Park; encouraged continual vigilance; stated that the Tribe's application has not been withdrawn; there has been no response to EBRPD's communications to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Mayor Johnson stated there has been a true partnership between all the affected cities, EBRPD, and the County; the public should be informed of federal representatives actions; read a portion of the proposed legislation: stated local control at the federal level means the Governor that she would prefer local control be more local; the Governor does not have much control over casinos there is a lot of important work being done that will help the community. Councilmember Daysog stated that there is a slew of legislation pushing back on casinos' efforts to enter urban areas; H.R. 3431 would ensure local governments within 15 miles of a proposed site have a say ; encouraged H. .R. 3431 be strengthened. Councilmember Matarrese moved to approval of the staff recommendation Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (*05-426) Recommendatior to accept the work of Gallagher & Burk, Inc. for repair and resurfacing of certain streets, Phase 25, No. P.W. 05-04-06. Accepted. (*05-427) Recommendation to approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Restaurant and Bar Services at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex. Accepted. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (05-428 ) Resolution No. 13888, "Commending Alameda Free Library Director Susan H. Hardie for Her Contributions to the City of Alameda. Adopted. Counci lmember Daysog moved adoption of the resolution. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 September 6, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-09-06.pdf |