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CityCouncil | 2017-12-05 | 17 | community; stated Alameda is an Island and a peninsula and sea level rise needs to be addressed; suggested hiring a consultant that is local or knows Alameda and the needs specific to an Island community. *** (17-736) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the meeting going late will not matter due to it being the end of the year. The City Clerk responded the end of the year does not matter, there cannot be more than three meetings in a row that continue past 11:00 p.m. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft - 1. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like a map of sea level rise; the objective needs to be higher paying jobs on the Island; the priority is housing Alamedans; she would like Marine Permaculture added to page 8 and any terms that are specific to Alameda; free public WiFi should be offered to allow people to telecommute. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of authorizing the City Manager to award a contract up to $300,000, including contingency, to prepare for the Climate Action Plan update. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, Under discussion, Mayor Spencer inquired whether the motion includes all the comments. Councilmember Matarrese stated staff needs to consider all the comments, but the comments are not appropriate in the RFP; staff should let the applicant know and encourage them to watch the meeting to evaluate the Council and public direction. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the motion includes revising the Draft Work Scope to include the comments. Councilmember Matarrese responded in the negative; stated staff is directed to put the RFP out and inform and evaluate the respondents based on the comments from Council and the community. Mayor Spencer inquired why the information would not be included in the Work Scope Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 December 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-05.pdf |