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CityCouncil | 2017-04-18 | 26 | issue is more important than the homelessness, mix used, and social development referrals, which he deems are frontline issues. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft - 1. Mayor Spencer moved approval of adjourning the meeting and bringing back the remaining referrals. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of tabling the remaining referrals. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated a motion for reconsideration should be made by a Councilmember who voted against it. The City Attorney stated a motion for reconsideration would need to come from a Councilmember who would be changing their position. In response to Councilmember Matarrese's inquiry, the City Attorney stated if Council votes to table the remaining items, the agenda is finished and Council can adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council has kept the Housing Authority Executive Director waiting all evening; she would like Council to hear the Housing Authority item [paragraph no. 17-269]. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of hearing the Housing Authority referral [paragraph no. 17-269 and tabling the Climate Protection [paragraph no. 17-270 and Rules of Order [paragraph no. 17-271 referrals. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (17-269) Consider Directing Staff to Present the Steps for City Council to Return to Its Role as Board of Commissioners for the City of Alameda Housing Authority. Councilmember Matarrese made comments regarding the referral. The Housing Authority (HA) Executive Director made comments regarding the referral. Mayor Spencer inquired why the HA was initially separated from the City, to which the HA Executive Director responded the 2012 separation was done to put a fiscal and reputational firewall in place; stated the HA assets, which have large capital needs, could be dealt with solely by the HA and not impacted by the City constraints. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like to hear more about the plan; there is no accountability to an elected official; the buck stops at Council with housing and rent Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 25 April 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-18.pdf |