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CityCouncil | 2018-07-24 | 29 | Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (18-451) Michael Moon, CCA East Bay, discussed diversity and suggested there be greater diversity on Boards and Commissions. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (18-452) Consideration of Mayor's Nomination for Appointment to the Historical Advisory Board, Planning Board, Public Utilities Board, Social Service Human Relations Board and Transportation Commission. Mayor Spencer nominated Jennifer Wit for appointment to the HAB and Marsha Broquedis and Asheshh Saheba for appointment to the Planning Board. (18-453) Councilmember Oddie expressed concern over some of the reprehensible rhetoric being heard, which Councilmembers have a duty to denounce; no one asks him where he was born and how long he has lived here, which they ask Vice Mayor Vella; discussed micro-aggression, which is a sign of racism. Mayor Spencer stated that she is the first Hispanic Mayor of the City; googling her name comes up with derogatory comments; she supports the reduction of derogatory comments against all Councilmembers. (18-454) Councilmember Matarrese stated the Council has discussed other means of helping people stay housed; Kamala Harris has introduced a Rent Relief Act for Californians; hopefully, the City will follow up and provide support; someone paying more than 30% of their taxable income on rent, including utilities, would be eligible. Mayor Spencer stated the City might have already supported the Act. Councilmember Oddie stated if the matter does not fall under the legislative agenda, it should be brought back. ADJOURNMENT (18-455) There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 12:24 a.m. in memory of Nia Wilson. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 25 July 24, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-24.pdf |