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CityCouncil | 2017-05-02 | 18 | the OGC cannot review the matter. Mayor Spencer questioned where is the matter in regards to priority; stated the matter will take staff time. The City Manager responded the motion is not staff intensive because the subcommittee and the OGC would be working on the matter; the City Clerk and City Attorney's office will be resources for the OGC. The City Attorney noted the City Clerk's and City Attorney's Office staff the OGC. Councilmember Oddie stated in Oakland, there is a time limit for questions and deliberations for Councilmembers, which is something to think about for Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval to have a City Council subcommittee and the OGC to review the rules of order, with the OGC meeting timing scheduled within the workload of the City Clerk's and City Attorney's office. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Oddie inquired about the members of the City Council Subcommittee. Councilmember Matarrese responded that he has no preference and does not need to serve. Councilmember Oddie volunteered to be part of the subcommittee. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft also stated she wants to be a part of the subcommittee. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not support formation of a subcommittee; however, she would prefer that she and Vice Mayor Vella be on the subcommittee. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese is fine with him and Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft serving on the subcommittee, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Mayor Spencer objects to the formation of a subcommittee. Mayor Spencer stated her preference is to always include the Mayor and Vice Mayor in this type of subcommittee; her preference is to include all Councilmembers; if the limit is only two members on the subcommittee, she would prefer the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there cannot be more than two people serving on the subcommittee due to the Brown Act. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 May 2, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-02.pdf |