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CityCouncil | 2017-04-18 | 22 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the way things have been done is not yielding the results hoped for; staff has to come close to a workable format in order to move items forward. Vice Mayor Vella stated Council is willing to take a first step and be cognizant of a timeline. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of revising the City Council referral form to include priority and urgency, as well as distinguish whether or not the referral is asking for Council action; [the tracking form] is to include the dates when the referral was brought, when Council took action, and a general timeline for all items. Councilmembers Oddie seconded the motion which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember Oddie, Vice Mayor Vella and Mayor Spencer - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Matarrese - 2. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (17-265) The City Manager announced the hands across Alameda and Coastal Clean Up at Crab Cove as part of Earth Day. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS (17-266) Consider Adopting a "Bird-Safe Buildings" Ordinance. (Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Oddie) [Not heard March 21 or April 4, 2017] Council agreed to address the two bird safe building referrals together. Vice Mayor Vella made brief comments regarding the referral. Councilmember Matarrese stated the purpose of the referral is to establish an ordinance that people have to follow to make buildings bird safe. Stated that she chose to live in Alameda because of its wildlife friendly reputation; urged Council to adopt a bird safe ordinance: Marjorie Powell, Alameda. Stated it is time for Alameda to establish a bird safe ordinance; urged Council to adopt the referral: Linda Carloni, Friends of the Alameda Wildlife Reserve (FAWR). Stated that she strongly endorses a bird safe ordinance; an ordinance establishes Alameda's credentials as a bird safe city and would encourage other cities to do the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 21 April 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-18.pdf |