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CityCouncil | 2006-02-21 | 10 | support the resolution. Councilmember Daysog stated that he put together an alternate resolution that references his opening statement regarding offering prayers for a speedy and safe return of the troops; read the operative sections of the alternate resolution; stated the two resolutions differ in that his resolution does not reference Congressman Murtha's or Assembly Member Hancock's highly partisan tones. concerns can be conveyed in words that are more carefully and wisely chosen. Councilmember Daysog moved adoption of the alternate resolution. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the alternate resolution does not ask or demand anything a request needs to be made to have the National Guard return home and a timetable provided for withdrawal of the rest of the troops the burden increases as the situation continues; he understands looking at history for an appreciation and lessons learned; the Base has not been conveyed because of haggling over the remediation costs; he is willing to strike references to Congressman Murtha and Assembly Member Hancock from the resolution. Vice Mayor Gilmore concurred with Councilmember Matarrese regarding asking for something in the resolution; stated Council has the purview to call the California National Guard home the California National Guard has been abused and needs to come home for California's safety and security; she is not willing to support a resolution calling for the withdrawal of all troops. Councilmember Matarrese proposed striking out partisan references [in the original resolution]; stated language regarding a timetable meets the intent of what the City needs reaching a consensus on the issue is impractical he thinks the majority of the citizens are in favor of bringing troops home and understand the need; consensus is a strong word; leading with the majority is sometimes necessary instead of driving for consensus. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated the majority of the people in attendance are in favor of the resolution; the majority of e-mails and phone calls she received were against the resolution; she is not bothered by not having a majority agree to bring the California National Guard home because the Council's role is to prepare for a natural disaster or terrorist attack. Councilmember Daysog restated his motion to adopt the alternate resolution. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 February 21, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-02-21.pdf |