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CityCouncil | 2017-05-16 | 3 | requires a zoning amendment; inquired whether the matter is time critical. The City Manager responded staff is okay with postponing the matter; the item will be on the June 6th agenda. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the item could be heard after the budget on the May 17th meeting, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer noted that Councilmember Matarrese will be leaving the May 17th meeting at 10:00 p.m. The City Attorney stated the item is a first reading and needs to be heard at a regular meeting. Councilmember Oddie withdrew his request. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council understood what was discussed, to which the Council responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired how many speakers are there for the rent item, to which the City Clerk responded there are 47 speakers. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Council would consider adjusting the speaking time to two minutes per speaker. Mayor Spencer stated that her preference would be to keep three minutes for each speaker; speakers have not spoken on the present issues. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she agrees with Mayor Spencer; the issue is very important. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (17-306) Proclamation Declaring May 2017 as Older Americans Month. Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Paul Hauser, Mastick Senior Center Advisory Board. The Recreation Manager and Mr. Hauser made brief comments. Mayor Spencer urged citizens 50 years old and older to sign up to receive the many community benefits from being a Mastick Senior Center member. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM (17-307) Recommendation to Accept the Mastick Senior Center 2016 Annual Report. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 May 16, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-16.pdf |