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CityCouncil | 2015-11-03 | 10 | 475 The Interim Assistant City Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Alameda has areas which would qualify under Assembly Bill (AB) 2, to which the Interim Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated it is possible for some areas to qualify but has to be evaluated on a project-by-project basis. The Interim Assistant City Manager continued presentation. Mayor Spencer stated the cost of dredging could be increasing; suggested finding ways to connect Homeland Security and dredging for grant funding; MARAD ships would be relied on in the event of a disaster. The Interim Assistant City Manager continued presentation; stated decisions and policies will be made regarding local regulations on medical marijuana; the City Planner will be bringing the issue to the Planning Board on November 23rd and to Council on January 16th; clarified that the current staff recommendation is a prohibition on medical marijuana; continued presentation. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he would like to have something that is directive for the lobbyists to act on regarding PERS. The Interim City Manager stated PERS could be added, but there is already legislation for PERS reform. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he would still like to add PERS to encourage more reform. The Interim Assistant City Manager continued presentation. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the plastic bag ban, the Interim City Manager stated the ban is a Statewide measure. Councilmember Oddie stated expanding the plastic bag ban in Alameda County is being considered. The Interim City Manager inquired whether Council wants to have support for the plastic bag ban return, to which Mayor Spencer responded in the affirmative; stated she would support the ban and the expansion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Mayor Spencer; stated the plastic bag manufacturer is trying to kill the bill; suggested Council submit a letter of support that could be used by the group opposing the referendum. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 3, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-11-03.pdf |