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CityCouncil | 2017-03-07 | 11 | Councilmember Matarrese stated an immigration sweep in the City of Santa Cruz was done under the false notion that police and federal agents were looking for gang members; the federal update reports are very important for the public to understand what is being asked. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NON-AGENDA (17-160) Caylin Yula, Alameda, expressed support for funding the animal shelter. Councilmember Matarrese stated the public comments are supposed to be on non- agenda items. Mayor Spencer stated that she indicated she would allow the FAAS speakers to speak at this time; a lot of people did not understand the item was on the Closed Session agenda; there are 10 FAAS speakers who did not have the opportunity to speak earlier. Vice Mayor Vella stated she is concerned that Council had told an earlier FAAS speaker the item was agendized on the Closed Session agenda and that the comment session was already closed; the speaker was not allowed to speak; there are also a number of people waiting to speak on referral items. Mayor Spencer stated that she called speakers at 5:00 p.m. for the closed session item; when she noticed speakers for the FAAS at 7:00 p.m., she told the audience she would circle back to the FAAS speakers under the next Oral Communications Section 8. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated exceptions to the rules should not be made; the FAAS issue was already deliberated in Closed Session; Council needs to follow the rules out of respect for the rest of speakers on other items. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of adhering to the rules and continuing with upcoming items. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. COUNCIL REFERRALS (17-161) Consider Revising the City Council Call for Review Process to Appeal Board and Commission Decisions by Requiring that Two, Rather Than Just One, City Council Members Initiate a Call for Review and State a Reason for the Appeal. (Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft) *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:29 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 March 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-03-07.pdf |