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CityCouncil | 2016-11-01 | 29 | Councilmember Oddie stated the matter can be addressed at the priority setting work session; the possible benefits to the community should be contemplated and discussed at the priority setting work session. Mayor Spencer requested clarification on the referral process; stated the referral is done to decide whether staff should review the matter; the priority setting work session is to determine where within the priorities the matter will be placed; her preference would be to vote on whether or not Council wants to hear the matter as a referral. Councilmember Oddie stated he is okay with reviewing the issue at the priority setting work session. Mayor Spencer moved approval of hearing the matter. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether Councilmember Oddie would accept a friendly amendment to the referral to accept controls and regulations in residential areas. Councilmember Oddie responded in the affirmative, including the possible use of taxation. Mayor Spencer stated she assumed said matters would be included in the review. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he would not want the City of Alameda to rush into the issue; he would want to look at other cities to see how the issue could work in the City of Alameda. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether the Council should wait to see if the proposition passes in the November election there could be the absence of regulation and law; inquired will the City be governed by what is in the State code. The City Attorney responded the City of Alameda protected itself to maintain control. Councilmember Oddie stated the underlying principle is to look at other cities to see what Alameda can do better. On the call for the question, motion carried by the following voice vote: Councilmember Oddie, Vice Mayor Matarrese and Mayor Spencer - 3. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft - 1. Abstention: Councilmember Daysog - 1. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (16-581) Vice Mayor Matarrese pointed out highlights of the AC Transit/City of Alameda liaison meeting last week; stated the neighbors that attended the Council meeting about Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 1, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-11-01.pdf |