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CityCouncil | 2017-04-07 | 23 | concerned about having someone from outside the community; the RRAC members have an inherent interest in resolving the issue; paying someone might not be as effective; her goal has been for cases to reach a settlement. Sunset Clause Vice Mayor Vella stated Council has not discussed the sunset clause; that she would prefer to remove the sunset clause since Council can amend the ordinance at any time. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not think it matters; a Council will have to address the matter when the sunset clause ends; the voters approved language allowing the Council to amend the ordinance. Councilmember Oddie stated that he supports removing the clause. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not want to remove the clause if it will take additional time. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated leaving the provision in for now is okay; the City just completed the first year; more information is needed. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees with leaving the provision in right now. RRAC Study The Community Development Director stated that she would like to address the RRAC study which has been requested. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council would consider setting a limit to the amount that can be spent on the study. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not want to a make a decision without more information. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the matter has to return to Council if the amount is above a certain threshold, to which Councilmember Oddie responded in the affirmative. The Community Development Director noted the amount is up to $75,000. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council is authorizing staff to spend up to $75,000, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie stated the amount is under the City Manager's purview. Councilmember Matarrese stated the information is worthwhile; that he does not want to make a decision based on the tradition of having the RRAC; having the matter Continued April 4, 2017 Meeting Alameda City Council 23 April 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-07.pdf |