pages: CityCouncil/2006-02-07.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2006-02-07 | 7 | Kathryn Neale Manalo, Alameda Chapter, Network of Spiritual Progressives, urged the return of the National Guard. Pat Flores, Alameda, urged the Council to speak out by passing the resolution. Noel W. Folsom, Alameda, commended Councilmember Matarrese for bringing the matter to public attention; urged the Council to adopt the resolution. Carl Helpern, Alameda, stated that he was in support of the resolution; the California National Guard was not intended to be an army operational force and should be brought home. Councilmember Matarrese stated that Alameda is the appropriate place to address the issue and vindicates the controversial vote that occurred four years; there is a difference between a no-cost conveyance and hundreds of millions of dollars of clean up that cannot be done; the City needs to beg for money from the Corps of Engineers to repair the seawalli Alameda's Marine unit was deployed; the National Guard and Coast Guard deployment directly impact Alameda; requested the Council to place the resolution on the next City Council agenda. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the resolution language could be discussed if the Council votes to place the matter on the next agenda, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to hear comments on the wording of the resolution. Mayor Johnson stated the Councilmembers could make comments at this time; public comment would be heard when the resolution is brought back; stated that a Senate Hearing addressed concerns with the State levels of the National Guard; the percentage of National Guard troops in Iraq was approximately 40% and is currently down to approximately 30%; the National Guard has a two-year time limit for activation; she supports the resolution with regard to the National Guard; she does not believe that California is prepared to deal with a natural disaster; stated she is a little less comfortable with locally dealing with the troop levels, although spending money in Iraq has an impact on local governments ; stated that two resolutions could be proposed. Councilmember Daysog stated that Alameda is a middle-of-the-road - - type City; Alameda's comments carries weight on issues of global significance words should chosen carefully and wisely; the public can be engaged to receive more input on the terms of US policy in Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 February 7, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-02-07.pdf |