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CityCouncil | 2017-06-20 | 21 | 12th. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (17-398) Alan Teague, Alameda, urged the Council to direct staff to participate in the Mills Act, which pertains to preservation and enhancement of historic buildings. (17-399) Andrew Huntoon, Alameda, urged the Mayor be treated with respect when chairing meetings. COUNCIL REFERRALS (17-400) Consider Directing Staff to Create a "Straws on Request" Ordinance and Review Ordinance No. 2977 to Address that "To Go" Food Ware, Including Straws, be Compostable or Recyclable. (Mayor Spencer) Mayor Spencer made brief comments regarding the referral. Stated that he does not use straws unless driving in his car: Andrew Huntoon, Alameda. Stated the School District banned straws; urged the City to interpret the City's existing ordinance as preventing straws since they are required to be recyclable; outlined Clean Water Funds de-packaging program: Ruth Abbe, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda. Stated she is passionate about the ordinance; she is making art pieces with the enormous amount of straws discarded at the beach: Pat Lamborn, Alameda. Councilmember Oddie named off a number of options for the ban on straws; requested staff to return with a goal to reduce all disposable food ware. Vice Mayor Vella stating adding the intent to include all other disposable food ware into the existing ordinance would be helpful; education is key; she would like the City to work with the local fast food restaurants on the issue and also be mindful of people who need to use straws due to a disability; people should be educated on other straw material options. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated public education is important. (17-401) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the remaining items after 10:30 p.m. the cannabis referral [paragraph no. 17- ] and the League delegate [paragraph no. 17- ]. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of considering the remaining items. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 20, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-20.pdf |