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CityCouncil | 2006-07-18 | 5 | Mayor Johnson stated Alameda has bio-diesel at the former Naval Air Base for power generators; the City has implemented one of the most progressive and inclusive recycling programs; Alameda has been on the forefront of environmental issues. Councilmember Matarrese requested taking a separate vote on the two resolutions. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution Participating in the ICLEI, with an amendment to increase the public members at large to four members and to incorporate the following Task Force functions: 1) publicize and engage the community at large, 2) evaluate and provide prioritized recommendations to Council on actions that can be taken on the output of the assessment, 3) provide recommendations for monitoring of activities, and 4) provide recommendations on how to proceed, including but not limited to, establishing a standing commission. Councilmember deHaan stated the City has many existing commissions. Council lmember Matarrese stated his recommendation was that the Task Force would make a recommendation to Council on the monitoring process which could include, but not be limited to, a standing commission. Councilmember deHaan stated the Transportation Commission and other commissions could take on some of the role. Councilmember Matarrese stated existing commissions could be used, or a broad, standing commission could be established. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Johnson stated that Alameda Power and Telecom deserves credit; 85% of the City's electricity comes from renewable resources; recently the Alameda Times Star reported that Alameda Power and Telecom entered into a twenty-five year contract for wind power; Alameda Power and Telecom purchases power from a Santa Cruz facility that produces electricity from gas that comes from dumps. The Senior Management Analyst stated Point Richmond and Livermore landfill gas facilities are additional sources for Alameda Power and Telecom; a larger facility is anticipated at Half Moon Bay; transmission costs and risks are reduced. Mayor Johnson stated that Alameda Power and Telecom is very Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 July 18, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-07-18.pdf |