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CityCouncil | 2017-03-07 | 18 | Councilmember Matarrese concurred with the City Attorney; stated staff time should not be spent on the issue; he would like the message to be direct; Council should give Congresswoman Lee the support she needs to do the job she is charged with doing. Councilmember Oddie suggested adding "Now, therefore the City of Alameda resolves to support calls by Congresswomar Barbara Lee and others " Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not think Senators Feinstein and Harris should be identified in the resolution because the City cannot call upon them to do anything at this time. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she prefers to leave the resolution language as is; she would like Congresswoman Lee to be able to take the letter and resolution to the coalition of other people she is working with to encourage support from their constituents. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft confirmed that the resolution and cover letter would be sent directly to Congresswoman Lee with courtesy copies to Senator Harris and Senator Feinstein. Councilmember Oddie moved adoption of the resolution. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (17-164) Councilmember Oddie thanked everyone for holding out with the Council. (17-165) Vice Mayor Vella invited citizens to an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and resistance training at the senior center in the Fruitvale district on Saturday March 11th (17-166) Mayor Spencer announced the ACLU People Power event will be livestreamed in Council Chambers on Saturday March 11th. (17-167) Consideration of Mayor's Nominations for Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission and Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC). Mayor Spencer nominated Mindi Chen for appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission and Jeff Cambra for appointment to the RRAC. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 12:02 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 March 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-03-07.pdf |