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CityCouncil | 2015-03-03 | 9 | Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:54 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:07 p.m. The City Manager stated Council's vote tonight would determine whether the matter will move to a second reading but does not render the lease effective; staff proposes to have an MOU in writing for Council to vote on at the second reading to render the lease effective. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Attorney responded the changes being made tonight are not substantive; Council is only voting on the lease tonight; at the second reading, Council would vote to approve the MOU. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the MOU language has to be contained in the initial reading of the lease to satisfy the public noticing. The City Attorney responded substantial changes are not being made to the lease itself; the MOU will get the 12-day advance notice for Council to take action and vote for approval on the second reading. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether the MOU will be a binding contract between WETA and City of Alameda if approved at the second reading, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the Charter requires leases be done by ordinance which requires two readings: an introduction and an adoption. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of the first hearing of the lease [introduction of the ordinance] as written with the condition that an MOU will accompany the second reading and will be reviewed and dispositioned at that time. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Councilmember Daysog stated the discussion is exactly an example of staff working things out; Council cares about the environment and supports moving forward with economic development. On the call for the question [introduction of the ordinance with the understanding the MOU would accompany final passage], the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Oddie - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. Mayor Spencer stated the MOU should have been included in the first reading; that she is not satisfied that an MOU at the second reading satisfies the intent of the law; she is concerned about the environment and noise; she would have liked to have experts brought in, a simulation should be shared with the community; having the building clearly depicted in a manner clear to the public is important. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 3, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-03.pdf |