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<br />Council discussion ensued whether to be inclusive of a moment of silence for those <br />serving, as well as lives lost in Iraq. <br /> <br />Council member McGovern commented on the number of people who have called and <br />written regarding this issue and it was suggested and it is possible to hold a meeting at the <br />library. She noted this is a volatile issue, as well as a partisan issue. <br /> <br />Mayor Hosterman indicated there is not Council support to entertain discussion on the war <br />in Iraq in a Council setting. She indicated she agrees this is the people's house and that <br />they are owed that opportunity, recognizing there is not Council support for that at this <br />time. She added she likes the idea of entertaining the possibility of a moment of silence <br />and perhaps it would make sense to do that right after the pledge of allegiance. Insofar as <br />the Council is not supportive of a discussion of the war in this forum, it probably does <br />make sense to invite the public to help put together a different forum where a discussion <br />can be held. With respect to the request for a moment of silence, she asked how that <br />might be accomplished. <br /> <br />Mr. Roush indicated that perhaps under Introductory Remarks by Councilmembers, a <br />Council member could include that in their remarks it would be an appropriate place to do <br />it. Then it would not have to be a formalized thing. <br /> <br />Councilmember Sullivan indicated he would move forward to promote a community <br />discussion as suggested by the Mayor. <br /> <br />8. COUNCIL REPORTS <br /> <br />8a. Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by the Mayor and <br />City Council <br /> <br />Councilmember Brozosky reported that he was at the League of California Cities in <br />San Diego last week and said he did not use any city funds for the trip. He noted a <br />couple resolutions that were voted on; two were administrative and two were not. <br />One was to help cities promote "healthy cities" through a clearing house of <br />information, and the other resolution was to work with a legislator to introduce a <br />new bill that would allow cities to have the ability to take cars away from people <br />that are in excess of speed and/or an exhibition of speed. <br /> <br />9. CLOSED SESSION: The closed session was held at 6:15 p.m. <br /> <br />10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 <br />p.m. <br /> <br />He., ~~'CtfUIlY'Ubmitted, <br />cp<yf;/J/t'l/!j-C V <br />'R:arl\P D[az GJ <br />City Clerk <br /> <br />City Council Minutes <br />Page 13 of 13 <br /> <br />September 19, 2006 <br />