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CityCouncil | 2016-05-17 | 14 | Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of authorizing the City's representative to represent the City in support of Option 4. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, with amendment to ask MTC to rescind Resolution 4210 and continue to fund ABAG until Option 4 can be fully implemented. On the call for question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Mayor Spencer - 4. Abstention: Councilmember Oddie - 1. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated if MTC stands firm and refuses to rescind Resolution 4210, she would like to see an orderly process and not leave ABAG in a vulnerable position of just dissolving; she would like Option 7 as a backup plan. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired if ABAG dissolves does MTC become the regional planning body. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded in the affirmative; stated MTC would become the regional planning body by default. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not support Option 7; Option 7 looks like a hostile takeover; if MTC is not willing to negotiate, she does not expect ABAG will be given any protections or control; she is concerned about losing local control. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated ABAG's vote will happen on Thursday; inquired if the Council's position [Option 4] does not prevail, will ABAG have a second vote. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded by outlining the process for Thursday; stated the ABAG representatives will vote; if Option 4 receives the majority vote, ABAG will take Option 4 to the joint session with MTC; 101 cities are represented on ABAG; doing nothing does not seem like a good option. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether a second vote would be taken on Thursday or whether the matter could come back to Council rather than supporting another option now. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated both boards have to come to an agreement by July 1st unless MTC is persuaded to rescind Resolution 4210; if there is not a quorum a vote will not be taken. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired if a quorum is established and a motion to support Option 4 loses, could a motion be made at the ABAG meeting to go with the second choice. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-05-17.pdf |