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CityCouncil | 2015-02-17 | 5 | Vice Mayor Matarrese amended the motion to agendize the item [committee selection] for March 3rd. Councilmember Oddie concurred with the amendment. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what the work plan is that Council is discussing. The City Manager responded that he understands the work plan to mean the four items listed in the staff report [1) Settle any remaining issues related to the aforementioned litigation regarding Crab Cove, 2) Petition the Federal Government to cease eminent domain efforts regarding McKay Avenue, 3) Establish a Council-EBRPD liaison committee, 4) Ask the City's lobbyists in Washington and Sacramento to speak with Alameda's legislators about supporting the EBRPD in its plans for Crab Cove]; stated the only issue is whether somebody looking at the agenda would know an appointment was happening. Mayor Spencer stated the third point states: "establish a liaison committee" and does not include language to appoint members. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is not overly anxious to appoint members tonight, but there are a lot of agenda items coming to the Council; she is just looking for economy of time. The Acting City Attorney stated the item can be brought back on the consent calendar. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the Council agrees to discuss the matter tonight and bring the item back on Consent on March 3rd. The City Manager stated if the item is brought back on Consent, that means the Council would have to the names, which means Council would have discuss the matter tonight, however the item does not address appointments; suggested having the item as a Regular Agenda item at the next meeting so the appointments can be decided then. Vice Mayor Matarrese clarified the motion to establish the liaison committee and, after hearing back that EBRPD agrees to the committee, agendize the item on March 3rd to seat the committee. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the City Manager stated Council is being asked to approve the workplan; that he is advising Council against making the appointments, or bringing it back on Consent which violates the Brown Act by having a chain meeting to decide members. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (15-128) Introduction of Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 February 17, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-02-17.pdf |