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CityCouncil | 2015-03-03 | 12 | Mayor Spencer stated an agenda is needed that ends the meetings in a timely manner; suggested the end time should be 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why there is no opt out option. The Engineering and Operations Manager responded putting facilities underground is in the beautification policy ordinance; if there is a mechanism for a neighborhood to overturn a Council decision, it would become a legal matter above and beyond the program. The City Attorney stated the program is a public health and safety issue which is necessary to continue operations and maintain a viable system; it is inappropriate for people to decide they do not like it aesthetically. Mayor Spencer inquired whether a district can be designated as exempt, to which the Engineering and Operations Manager responded Council could make the determination based on the district surveys. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the Engineering and Operations Manager stated once a potential district is identified as a UUD neighborhood, the decision cannot be undone; the intent is to keep the projects current. On the call for the question [introduction of the ordinance], the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Matarrese - 1. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he would like a mechanism for districts to not be designated a UUD. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is a policy of explaining a yes vote, to which Mayor Spencer responded a yes or no vote can be explained, but questions cannot be asked after the vote is taken. The City Attorney clarified that the rules state members of the Council should make their comments prior to the vote because it might be persuasive to fellow Councilmembers. Mayor Spencer stated she read the rules to say that a yes or no vote could be explained after the vote. Councilmember Oddie stated the City Attorney's statement about the rules is correct. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft suggested, in the interest of time, comments should be made before the vote and requested speakers adhere to the time limit. (15-165) Recommendation to Award a Contract in the Amount of $567,000, Including Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 3, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-03.pdf |