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CityCouncil | 2006-02-21 | 11 | Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion. Councilmember deHaan stated that some Councilmembers have endorsed some of the State resolutions; he has some major concerns with moving one step forward at the local level. On the call for the question, the MOTION FAILED by the following voice vote: Ayes: louncilmembers Daysog and deHaan - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Gilmore, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 3. Mayor Johnson CONCURRED with Vice Mayor Gilmore's comments regarding the Council not being misconstrued as not supporting the troops; stated a resolution should ask for something. Councilmember Matarrese stated that a past Council made a more controversial resolution supporting a nulti-lateral versus unilateral approach to Iraq three years ago; a fiscal disaster exists which is as real as a natural disaster. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution striking references to Congressman Murtha and Assembly Member Hancock. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the language "immediate stops to establish a date and timetable to withdraw U.S. troops" would remain in the resolution, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated the MOTION FAILED due to lack of a second. Mayor Johnson expressed her appreciation to everyone attending the meeting and to Councilmember Matarrese for bringing the issue to the community for discussion. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether a second would be given to his motion if the language " withdraw U.S. troops" was deleted. Vice Mayor Gilmore responded in the affirmative stated she is comfortable in requesting that the California National Guard return home; national level discussions are more difficult. Councilmember Matarrese amended his motion to adopt the resolution striking references to Congressman Murtha and Assembly Member Hancock; keeping the focus on the California National Guard, and replacing " withdraw U.S. troops" with " withdraw California National Guard troops.' Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 February 21, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-02-21.pdf |