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CityCouncil | 2016-05-17 | 13 | Councilmember Daysog stated Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) recommends is that Alameda take no position; he plans to support AMP. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Daysog - 1. (16-255) Consider Having Council Endorse One or a Combination of Options for the Future Structure of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), including an Option to Merge with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), which Requires Council Action at the May 17, 2016 Meeting. (Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft) Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft made comments on her referral. Mayor Spencer inquired if the motion could be divided into two votes: a vote on Option 4 then a separate vote on Option 7. The City Manager stated that she believes the vote can be done that way; she heard a request to support Option 4 and then flexibility depending on what happens at the ABAG meeting. Mayor Spencer stated that she supports Option 4 and asking MTC to rescind Resolution 4210 and continue to fund ABAG until Option 4 can be fully implemented. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated a Senate Bill (SB) has mandated the merger; he would like to have more local control; Option 4 buys time to help the City understand the next step. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like more input from staff and for staff to evaluate the material and come to a recommendation. The City Manager stated the merger did start with SB375 and forced the marriage of the unwilling partners; ABAG and MTC have talked about merging; the biggest issue is what to do with the governance structure; Option 4 creates a new governing board and Option 7 combines staff under one Executive Director reporting to two boards with different interests; Option 7 exists because both agencies have to agree to one Option; ABAG believes MTC will not support a new governing structure. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated MTC should be persuaded to rescind the resolution or amend the July 1st deadline to allow more than six weeks to figure out the details and facilitate discussion. Councilmember Daysog stated the difference is between a merger and a takeover; the City's representative to ABAG, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft, is very involved in the issue, if her recommendation is to pursue Option 4 then he supports it. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-05-17.pdf |