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CityCouncil | 2017-12-05 | 9 | sanctions, a movement against Israel; the Consulate expressed very strong concerns regarding the issue; the City Attorney's Office would like to ensure that the City is not colored with said initiative should the City decide to go forward on a Sister City basis; the City Attorney's Office would also want to ensure no violation of the establishment clause; Council can decide whether to hear the item or continue the matter. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether one issue raised is the Assembly Bill (AB) 2844: Public Contracts and discrimination, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the email is public record. The City Clerk responded the email has been uploaded to the website and attached to the agenda as correspondence. Mayor Spencer requested clarification on AB2844. The City Attorney responded the issue has to do with public contracting but staff has not had time to review the complaint. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would prefer to hear from the speakers. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she is concerned about hearing from the speakers when the issue is a moving target. Councilmember Matarrese inquired why the Buena Vista United Methodist Church is not referenced as the sponsor in the MOU; stated the City's agent is the Alameda Sister City Association. The City Attorney stated the sponsor has to be an organization in the community and it is her understanding that the sponsor is the Buena Vista United Methodist Church and Reverend Yoshi. Councilmember Matarrese stated if the language could change, he would not want people to speak then have people return for something completely different. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not believe it is appropriate to hear from speakers. Councilmember Oddie inquired what the process is if the item has to return to Council. The City Attorney responded if Council would like to have a Sister City relationship with Wadi Foquin, staff would review the issues and discuss it with the Sister City organization. Councilmember Oddie inquired if Council gives direction to staff, would there have to be discussion of the merits. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 December 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-05.pdf |