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CityCouncil | 2010-10-19 | 9 | down. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese agreed to amend his motion to include Vice Mayor deHaan's caveat. Mayor Johnson stated fast food restaurants do not use recyclable material; Alameda should get together with other cities to advocate for recyclable packaging. The Public Works Director stated the Zero Waste Plan addresses the issue at the State level. Councilmember Matarrese stated community outreach should address not buying non- recyclable packaging; consumer behavior needs to change. Vice Mayor deHaan stated a lot of new products come wrapped in Styrofoam; the challenge is how to dispose of the Styrofoam. Mayor Johnson stated consumers can dispose of Styrofoam in Hayward. On the call of the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 3. [Absent: Councilmembers Gilmore and Tam - 2.] ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (10-515) Gretchen Lipow, Alameda, stated the Sunshine Task Force did not put out a flyer; outlined the connection between the Taxpayer's organization that created the flyer and SunCal. (10-516) Michael Yoshi, Alameda, discussed the treatment of Councilmember Tam; stated she has served with integrity. (10-517) Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated that he severed his relationship with SunCal after the mailers; discussed Jeff Mitchell's former connection with SunCal. (10-518) Janet Gibson, Alameda, submitted a mailer and discussed the mailers. (10-519) Rosemary McNally, Alameda, submitted a handout, discussed SunCal changing its name to Argent Management and mailing checks to candidates. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (10-520) Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Planning Board. Continued. (10-521) Councilmember Matarrese stated that SunCal promised that it would sue the City and get involved in the election if an extension was not granted; the issue is vicious Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 October 19, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-10-19.pdf |