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CityCouncil | 2015-05-19 | 21 | state which doubles the cost; a program has to have $800,000 homes to generate revenue; other challenges include infrastructure related problems, affordable housing, and transportation; meeting the objectives residents want is a struggle; the project is very tight and loading on new objectives is difficult. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council should not lose sight of solutions that can be done now; she appreciates all of the updates which give Council more information to make an informed decision. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated negotiations are not over; he hopes Council's input is being heard; the Mayor raised issues that stretch the envelope but are all points that need to go back to the bargaining table; Council has an obligation to deliver and fulfill its promise to the community. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (15-354) Council Oddie announced that he attended the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) programs and administration meeting last week and discussed expansion of the reusable bag ordinance. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether ACWMA discussed extending the ordinance to stores other than grocery, to which Councilmember Oddie responded in the affirmative; stated the ordinance could apply to other stores, just not restaurants; that he will ask for Council guidance before voting. ADJOURNMENT (15-355) There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 1:47 a.m. in memory of B.B. King. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 May 19, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-19.pdf |