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CityCouncil | 2017-09-19 | 16 | None. (17-557) Acting Mayor Vella stated a motion is needed to consider the referrals. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of considering the remaining items. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Mayor Spencer - 1.] *** COUNCIL REFERRALS (17-558) Consider Directing Staff to Explore Offering Free Public WiFi Throughout the City. (Mayor Spencer) Councilmember Oddie stated other cities are offering free public WiFi; exploring the idea is good. The City Manager stated staff has been working on the issue and reviewing all of the IT needs Citywide. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of directing staff to follow the points within the referral regarding no charge WiFi as non-urgent and non-important. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated as long as something else that is more substantive is not pushed aside, she would support the referral. Acting Mayor Vella expressed concern with other priorities that are more urgent, such as, infrastructure and water contamination at Alameda Point; concerned with hacking issues and what that would mean for the City; expressed concern over staff time and financial ramifications. The City Manager stated another item in the Strategic Plan discussion is ultra-high speed broadband. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what the timeline is for said discussion to return to Council. The City Manager responded in October. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated concurred with Acting Mayor Vella; stated public safety has to take precedence. The City Manager inquired whether the Council would like to make the issue non- Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 19, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-09-19.pdf |