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CityCouncil | 2018-09-18 | 9 | (18-518) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Article 4-60 (Minimum Wage) to Chapter IX (Regulations Concerning Trade and Commerce) Concerning a Citywide Minimum Wage to Raise Alameda's Minimum Wage to $15.00 per Hour by July 1, 2020. Not introduced; and (18-518A) Adoption of Resolution Amending the General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19. Not adopted. Continued to October 2, 2018. Mayor Spencer inquired if Council would consider hearing the report from staff and the 14-15 speakers, but not making a final decision until a later Council meeting due to Yom Kippur; noted that other bodies do not meet on Yom Kippur; stated in the future, the City Council should consider not having a Council meeting on Yom Kippur. Councilmember Matarrese inquired if Council would be open to continuing the item. Mayor Spencer stated it would be similar to the last item that was continued. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification. The City Clerk explained once Council opens an item and hears public comment, the item can be continued to a date certain; stated the public comment is typically closed, but there is an option to decide to hear more comment. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft mentioned that due to it being Yom Kippur, she would consider allowing the public comment to continue at the next meeting for those who could not attend the meeting tonight. Councilmember Oddie stated with respect for the holiday, the agenda item has been in the works for 2 years; many letters were received for the item; people did have an opportunity to express themselves and make their position known through written comment; he is unsure of what the issue is with keeping the item as-is. Mayor Spencer stated that she values public commentstated the School Board in Alameda does not meet on Yom Kippur. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry if all the dates in the report would remain the same if the item was continued, Mayor Spencer responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired why the issue of scheduling was not addressed earlier. Mayor Spencer responded that by the time she was made aware of the concern, it would have been too late to re-schedule; stated she wants to accommodate those who wanted to speak and are present; explained that in the future Council should try not to schedule a meeting on Yom Kippur. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 18, 2018 6 | CityCouncil/2018-09-18.pdf |