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CityCouncil | 2016-04-19 | 6 | (16-186). Recommendation to Approve the Webster Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) Annual Assessment Report; and (16-186A) Resolution No. 15141, "Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment on the Webster Street BIA of the City of Alameda for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17; and Set a Public Hearing for May 3, 2016 to Levy an Annual Assessment on the Webster Street BIA." Adopted. Councilmember Daysog recused himself and left the dais. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the Webster Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) Annual Assessment Report; and adoption of the Resolution of Intention to levy an annual assessment on the Webster Street BIA of the City of Alameda for FY 2016-17; and set a Public Hearing for May 3, 2016 to levy an annual assessment on the Webster Street BIA. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Daysog - 1.] (*16-187) Resolution No. 15142, "Terminating and Releasing a Grant of Easement (Waterfront at Harbor Bay). Adopted. (*16-188) Resolution No. 15143, "Accepting a Grant of Easement to the City of Alameda from AMSTAR-105, LLC, for a Utility Easement Located Near the Corner of Harbor Bay Parkway and North Loop Road (Waterfront at Harbor Bay) and Directing the City Clerk to Record the Easement." Adopted. (16-189) Ordinance No. 3151, "Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending, Adding and Deleting Sections of Article VIII (Sunshine Ordinance) of Chapter Il (Administration) Concerning Local Standards to Ensure Public Access to Public Meetings and Public Records.' Finally passed. Mayor Spencer stated at the first reading she and Vice Mayor Matarrese opposed the motion; her concern is regarding Section 2-91.17, public comment by members of policy bodies; the Section includes language that could discourage members from speaking. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated he has similar concerns and does not feel the Section adds any value to the Sunshine Ordinance or improves transparency of City activities. Mayor Spencer stated staff added the language; it was not recommended by the Commission. Councilmember Oddie moved final passage of the ordinance amending Alameda Municipal Code by amending, adding and deleting Sections of Article 8, Sunshine Ordinance, Chapter 2 concerning local standards to ensure public access to public meetings and records. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-19.pdf |