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CityCouncil | 2017-01-17 | 17 | Councilmember Matarrese stated remove "nothing in this resolution shall be construed or implemented to conflict with obligation imposed by federal law" and replace with "the City Manager shall report on a regular basis all requests or mandates from the federal government for use of City resources to the City Council for advice and direction or report the absence of such requests or mandates.' Vice Mayor Vella stated for clarification that staff does not actually make the decision whether or not to comply; that the decision is brought to the Council. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft suggested the language in the title be ..affirming the City of Alameda's commitment as a Sanctuary City " Councilmember Oddie stated he concurs with Councilmember Matarrese's language. Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Matarrese concurred to include Sanctuary City in the title. Vice Mayor Vella inquired about Mayor Spencer's suggestions. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the SSHRB does not belong in the resolution; Section 4 sounds fine the way it is. Councilmember Matarrese stated the Mayor's suggestion of including a whereas regarding the Police Department is important. The City Attorney inquired whether Council wanted the litany of things the Mayor requested alphabetized. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded in the negative; stated it is fine the way it is. Councilmember Oddie motioned to adopt the resolution with the amendments: 1) include Sanctuary City in the title; 2) correct changes to Section 5 as per Councilmember Matarrese's suggested language; 3) the reference to existing policy and new whereas clause as suggested by Mayor Spencer. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Mayor Spencer - 1.] CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (17-043) The City Manager announced January is Black History Month and the Public Information Officer is planning a lot of activities; announced the City finally has a long term plan for dredging at MARAD. Councilmember Oddie inquired about the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter. The City Manager stated staff has received draft audited financials on January 11th and will schedule a meeting to talk about the findings early next week. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-01-17.pdf |