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CityCouncil | 2017-10-17 | 25 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the question is how many sister city relations the City of Alameda can afford to have due to limited staff and resources; inquired what the measurable results are of the sister city visits and how they relate to Alameda; suggested involving the Alameda Chamber of Commerce; stated that she would be conservative with the amount of staff time on the sister city program. Stated ASCA is very pleased with the guidelines and the support receive from staff; outlined different groups that support the sister city program: Michael Robles-Wong, Alameda Sister City Association (ASCA). Discussed the importance of having sister cities; stated sister cities promote peace through respect, understanding and cooperation: Cynthia Bonta, ASCA. Councilmember Matarrese stated the guidelines have been needed for some time; the resolution will help sustain sister city relationships; that he strongly supports the resolution and reporting back on the progress. Councilmember Oddie stated the City of Alameda needs to be able to show delegates the same courtesy and attention as they show Alameda representatives on visits; that he supports the resolution and is excited about the next sister city visit. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she is ready to support the resolution. Mayor Spencer expressed concern with staff time and the lack of support from Council with scheduling conflicts; stated Council should be willing to accommodate the Mayor and other Councilmembers who are attending the trips to sister cities; discussed the importance of showing respect to other cities and reciprocating the work the sister cities do to welcome elected officials to their city; all flights are paid for by Councilmembers; she will support the resolution with the hopes that Council supports visits in the future; suggested at least one staff member accompany and support the elected officials on the trips; stated staff should conduct outreach to the Alameda Chamber of Commerce to have more businesses involved. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (17-639) The City Manager expressed excitement over the passage of Regional Measure 3 (RM3) and a slew of housing bills in which the Governor signed; stated the Governor also vetoed Senate Bill (SB649); gave a brief description of the SB649; discussed the lime bike launch; there are 300 bikes and will be 500 bikes in 5 weeks; the community give the bikes high remarks, with only a couple of concerns, such as dust particles making the bike's solar panels less efficient; announced a Black Panther Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 17, 2017 21 | CityCouncil/2017-10-17.pdf |