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CityCouncil | 2018-02-20 | 2 | (18-086) Paul Foreman, Alameda, discussed Mixed Use (MX) zoning; urged Council to amend the ordinance to provide an enforceable, objective standard. (18-087) Gaby Dolphin, Alameda, announced the Alameda League of Women Voters is holding a meeting tomorrow on campaign finance; discussed the Friends of Wadi Foquin event at the Library called "Home Away from Home: Little Palestine by the Bay.' CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Spencer announced that the Legislative Agenda [paragraph no. 18-091 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Matarrese recused himself from the resolution for Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2 [paragraph no. 18-094]. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*18-088) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on January 16, 2018 and the Special Meeting Held on January 30, 2018. Approved. (*18-089) Ratified bills in the amount of $4,389,460.03. (*18-090) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to an Agreement with Macks Craic Inc. (dba Mack5) to Add the Amount of $40,000 for a Total Agreement Amount of $146,470 for Construction Management Services for Cross Alameda Trail - Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. Accepted. (18-091) Recommendation to Approve the 2018 Legislative Agenda for the City of Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to consider adding the following: 1) addressing income disparity under affordable housing as a way to assist with the high cost of housing in Alameda; currently, there is Council direction on raising the minimum wage, which aligns with his request to initiate action with lobbyists, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the League of California Cities (LCC) for tax deductions for rent paid by people under a certain income level; 2) cannabis use under public safety; there is a misplacement of cannabis being on Schedule 1 along with substances like LSD and a glaring lack of scientific study; he would like to request the National Institute on Health (NIH) conduct studies to characterize the substance, as well as its potential uses and side effects; the results should be listed on the City's legislative Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 February 20, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-02-20.pdf |