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CityCouncil | 2017-12-05 | 10 | The City Attorney responded that the City Attorney's Office has to review the issue. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not feel ready to hear the matter tonight. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the City Attorney's Office will reach out to the involved parties to receive clarification. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of directing the City Attorney to review inferences about being in violation of State law and other legal exposure in a timely manner and provide an opinion and present a compliant MOU. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft suggested the City Attorney and City Manager research how other cities, such as Sacramento, have similar relationships with Bethlehem. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the question from Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft is to have staff look into the difference between cities versus settlements. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft responded that she is not referring to a settlement. Vice Mayor Vella stated Bethlehem is a city; the current item is a village that is in a settlement zone; stated she is trying to understand the question. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft clarified the question is how Sacramento has sister city relations with Bethlehem without raising the concern of the Israeli Consulate. Councilmember Matarrese stated Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's direction is not a part of the motion, only advice. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on Vice Mayor Vella's request. Vice Mayor Vella clarified whether the City Attorney could hear from all parties to receive clarification, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie stated the Sister City relationship with Sacramento and Bethlehem could have been before the legislation passed. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie stated that he does not want to hear from only one side; he agrees with the consensus to learn more about the complaint. On the call for the question the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 December 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-05.pdf |