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CityCouncil | 2017-05-02 | 5 | Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Dan Sawislak, Resources for Community Development; Patricia Young, Joyce August and Angela Hockabout, Alameda Home Team; Victoria Johnson, Housing Authority; and Doyle Saylor, Renewed Hope. Ms. Hockabout, Mr. Saylor, Mr. Sawislak, and Ms. Johnson submitted information and made brief comments. (17-282) Proclamation Declaring May 2017 as Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Reverend Michael Yoshii, Buena Vista United Methodist Church, and Michael Moon, Organization of Chinese Americans East Bay. Reverend Yoshii and Mr. Moon submitted information and made brief comments. Vice Mayor Vella stated celebrating the diversity of Alameda's community and remembering the dark side of history is important the past should not be repeated. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft thanked Reverend Yoshii for carrying on the tradition of the Buena Vista United Methodist Church event. Serena Chen announced that there would be a rally on Saturday at Portsmouth Square in San Francisco. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (17-283) Monique Williams stated that her son was murdered and the detective working on the case does not have access to cameras; requested Council's help. Mayor Spencer suggested Ms. Williams talk to the City Manager since the Council cannot provide direction on matters not on the agenda. (17-284) Donna Layburn, Downtown Alameda Business Association (DABA), introduced DABA's new Executive Director, Janet Magleby. Ms. Magleby made brief comments. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May 2, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-02.pdf |