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CityCouncil | 2006-02-21 | 12 | Councilmember Daysog stated the language as amended still includes military logistics that go beyond the scope of the City Council; the resolution is another contribution to the level of rancor between the far left and far right. Vice Mayor Gilmore requested clarification on how the amended resolution would read. Councilmember Matarrese responded that the paragraph referencing Congressman Murtha and Assembly Member Hancock would be removed; the second to the last paragraph would read: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Alameda calls upon the President, Congress and the Governor of California to take immediate steps to withdraw the California National Guard." Mayor Johnson stated she has no problem in stating that adequate California National Guard levels are needed here to deal with emergencies and disasters, which is different than the proposed language ; the community does not want the Council to speak about withdrawing all troops from Iraq; maintaining adequate levels of the California National Guard is different; State and local governments have been left at risk. Councilmember Daysog stated the key phrase in the resolution is "to take immediate steps to establish a date and timetable to withdraw U.S. troops" he is not a military logistics planner; the best he can do is to offer prayers for a safe and speedy return. On the call for the question, the MOTION FAILED by the following voice vote: Ayes: Vice Mayor Gilmore and Councilmember Matarrese - 2. Noes : Councilmember deHaan and Mayor Johnson - 2. Abstentions : Councilmember Daysog - 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (06-086) - Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Planning Board. Mayor Johnson nominated Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft for appointment to the Planning Board. (06-087) Councilmember deHaan stated that he attended the Catellus workshop; approximately 40 people attended; concerns were expressed regarding properly utilizing the waterfront; at least 1 million Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 February 21, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-02-21.pdf |