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CityCouncil | 2018-07-10 | 15 | Mayor Spencer stated the City should try to continue to reach the goal and set a new goal if it is not met in 2020; the community is enthusiastic and efforts could ramp up; inquired whether fines from having someone sort through the trash would be used to reduce waste from multifamily or commercial. Mr. Schultz responded in the negative; stated the five key strategies do not include said level of enforcement; a carrot based approach is being used at this time. Expressed support for the plan update, which will complement the County's mandatory recycling ordinance: Rachel Balsley, Stop Waste. Expressed support for the plan update and for extending the goal date; stated a little more time is needed to do it right; outreach and technical assistance is the right direction: Ruth Abbe, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding other cities goals, Mr. Schultz stated most of the original goal dates adopted were 2020; most cities are going to have a bit of a reckoning in 2020; more recently, cities have adopted 2025, 2030 or other outward dates; Alameda is a leader in the pack; the update continues the progress and good success. Councilmember Oddie stated multifamily and commercial have been behind single family; other communities across the County have similar numbers; more education and outreach is a very effective tool. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she supports Ms. Abbe's recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to keep the original target and try harder; letting the goal slip would stifle creativity and the City's appeal for people to use less; analysis can be done if the target is not met. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she likes keeping goals, which is important; assessments and changes can be made; she is ready to support the recommendation; she would like to keep the original goal. Mayor Spencer stated there is support to keep the goal, which is not the motion. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of amending the motion to reflect keeping the goal in 2020. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 July 10, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf |