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CityCouncil | 2017-05-02 | 16 | The Acting Public Works Director responded the event in May will be a springboard for all Departments to demonstrate what has been accomplished and focus on what needs to be done next. Mayor Spencer inquired what is staffs plan; whether the issue require a referral if staff has already been working on the matter; and what was the plan from 2013. The Acting Public Works Director responded the goal in 2013 was to have staff return in December 2017 with a proposed scope for the update; staff would like to know what new policy initiatives Council wants staff to work on and bring back at a later date. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the current goals are to do the event in May and an update to Council in December, to which the Acting Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council agrees with the current goals, to which Council concurred. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff could follow up on Vice Mayor Vella's suggestions and obtain funding for a consultant, to which the Acting Public Works Director responded in the affirmative, stated the referral on the straws on request ordinance for the next meeting might be included with the next climate action plan update. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the referral with the input from the community and Vice Mayor Vella's addendum. Mayor Spencer requested the motion be amended to include staff working with community partners on the May event and returning to Council in December with an update; she would like the information included in the motion. Vice Mayor Vella stated her addendum includes the timeline with dates for each of the steps and the December 2017 date. Councilmember Oddie stated the priority is high, but the project would take two years. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (17-300) Consider Reviewing and Updating the Rules of Order for City Council Agendas and Meetings. (Councilmember Matarrese) Councilmember Matarrese made brief comments regarding the referral; stated that he does not think the referral is a high priority; stated matter could be addressed by the Open Government Commission (OGC). Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 May 2, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-02.pdf |