pages: CityCouncil/2007-07-03.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2007-07-03 | 11 | Mayor Johnson stated ACI does the recycling for Alameda. garbage goes to the transfer station. Mr. McCauley stated the Davis Street facility is a transfer station; the recycling area is going to be shut down. Mayor Johnson stated that Waste Management has its own recycling and sorting facility at the transfer station; ACI has its own in a different city; Council will receive a report on the matter. (07-327) Shannon O'Keeffe, Teamsters Local 70, provided a brief background on the Waste Management dispute; requested Council support to get families back to work. (07-328) - Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed recycling. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (07-329) Discussion regarding a resolution calling upon steps to withdraw our Reservists, Coast Guard Units and members of the California National Guard troops from Iraq. [660-50] Councilmember Matarrese stated that Council passed a resolution four years ago encouraging a multi-national diplomatic approach; now the nation is in the middle of a civil, religious war; the cost directly affects Alameda; he suggested National Guard withdrawals as a safety measure for California a year agoi the matter is a City issue because the City is paying the bills; the City is deprived of things because money is going out the other end and is not worth the benefit. he would like Council to discuss the issue. Proponents (In favor of resolution) : Ashley Jones, Alameda; Herb Behrstock, United Nations Association, East Bay; Mi'Chelle Fredrick, Alameda. Opponents (Not in favor of resolution) : Eddie M. Abbey, District 10, Department of California, the American Legion; Richard W. Rutter, Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he appreciates people coming out to speak; he is disappointed that more people did not come to the meeting; thanked Mr. Abbey for standing up for his service to the country; read the second "WHEREAS" of the draft resolution; stated said language is the same support shown in 2003; calling someone who disputes the war a traitor is contrary to the Constitution; the draft resolution is purposely written to address that the matter is a City issue and what the costs are; read the Regular Meeting 11 Alameda City Council July 3, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-07-03.pdf |