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CityCouncil | 2006-02-21 | 8 | shown to each other and thanked Councilmember Matarrese for bringing the issue to the community for discussion. Councilmember Matarrese thanked the speakers and those who sent e- mails and letters; stated the initial notion was to bring the California National Guard home; personally he feels that the rest of the troops cannot be left behind an exit is needed for all; that he is very glad that Ms. Morrison is back home and is honored by her presence; other Alamedans are in danger; the City is directly impacted and damaged by the policy being carried out; he understands that the Charter sets limitations on the City Council; the Charter does not limit speaking to higher governments letters are written and resolutions are made when higher levels of government propose policies that would damage Alameda; Alameda's presence was made known regarding the port of Oakland; a seawall broke due to a storm and high tides on Bay Farm Island; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) money was to pay for the repair; the federal government provides funding for Section 8 housing, highways, transportation, and the Base's superfund cleanup the federal government is saying there is no money; money is taken away from cities if the State receives less federal money; the Base impact is real and direct; Alamedans will pay for living on a sand bar when an earthquake occurs; simple and direct language is proposed for the resolution; Alameda is paying a price that is greater than the benefit; proposed the following resolution language "WHEREAS, the costs have resulted in unprecedented Federal budget deficits, which directly impact and damage the State of California and Alameda. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not think the community consensus is to have the Council speak on behalf of the City; she concurs that local levels are affected by federal issues; she does not mind communicating her concern regarding the level of the California National Guard and the ability to respond to local and State emergencies; she feels the resolution goes beyond that concern. Councilmember Daysog stated he had the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C. over the weekend; he was touched to see 50,000 names of people who paid the ultimate sacrifice; the Vietnam War was highly controversial and lasted longer than necessaryi Council meetings are a place where ideas can be heard; the Vietnam Memorial might not have been necessary if towns voiced opinions earlier; City Councils need to make statements on issues of grave importance such as Iraq; the City of Alameda is steeped in history and proud of traditions, including the Base and individuals such as Jimmy Doolittle who became a World War II hero; he does not want the City of Alameda and the City Council to be like other Bay Area City Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 February 21, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-02-21.pdf |