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CityCouncil | 2015-02-17 | 20 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the referral [to adhere to the Council Referral process adopted by City Council on December 4, 2007]. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated it is the Mayor's prerogative to call special meetings; past practice could continue if proceeded reasonably. Councilmember Oddie stated he is not here to attack Mayor Spencer; the existing process works; a rules committee has not been established; he agrees that the Mayor has prerogative to call special meetings; if the Council had been able to go through more thorough discussion during the Council referral period and give staff direction, there would be concrete action items to discuss; Council should be expanding transparency instead of moving toward contracting transparency; he suggested a six month to one year trial basis and revisit the issue; he is open to having a time limit on the issue as the Council learns to work together. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the resolution adopted in 2007 did not preclude the Mayor from calling a special meeting. On the call for the question, the motion passed by the following votes: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Oddie - 3. Noes: Councilmember Daysog and Mayor Spencer - 2. Mayor Spencer stated it is unfortunate the issue was brought forward; that she should be afforded the same courtesy the City Manager gave to the prior Mayor; she is being afforded a different respect from the Councilmembers than the prior Mayor. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (15-138) Councilmember Oddie suggested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mildred Parish Massey, Congresswoman Barbara Lee's mother. (15-139) Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she attended the Association of Bay Area Governments/California State Association of Counties/Metropolitan Transportation Commission legislative workshop. The City Manager suggested that the meeting also be adjourned in memory of Golf Commissioner Tim Scates. (15-140) Mayor Spencer stated there was a spill in the estuary; the Alameda Fire Department and Coast Guard were unable to confirm the source and are waiting on test results of the spill. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 February 17, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-02-17.pdf |