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CityCouncil | 2017-12-05 | 20 | sunset provision will be going before the PUB, as well as a low income provision; the emissions associated with the meters meet all standards. Mayor Spencer inquired whether a moratorium was adopted in other cities regarding Smart Meters. The AMP General Manager stated that he is not familiar with other cities adopting moratoriums. Mayor Spencer inquired what the low income discount will be, to which the AMP General Manager responded the low income discount is 25%; noted the eligibility requirements were updated to be in line with the Bay Area. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the discount is already available. The AMP General Manager responded the matter is going before the PUB on Monday. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the City WiFi omits the same frequency as the Smart Meters. The AMP General Manager responded that he cannot speak to the WiFi omission. The Assistant City Attorney addressed the jurisdictional authority of Council; stated the PUB supersedes the Council. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council could give feedback without giving direction. The Assistant City Attorney responded Council could weigh in as individual members, but not direct PUB to take action. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is a way for Council to receive the agenda in advance and provide feedback without going to the PUB meetings. The Assistant City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the PUB agendas are public. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Council could make a request regarding the scientific information regarding Smart Meters as part of the referral. The Assistant City Attorney responded Council could request information informally as individuals, not as a body. The City Manager stated the Council and every citizen can request the information; once received, the information should be made public. Councilmember Matarrese stated the risks need to be evaluated based on science. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 December 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-05.pdf |