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CityCouncil | 2018-11-27 | 19 | On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 3. Noes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Matarrese - 2. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (18-646) The Interim City Manager made an announcement regarding a recent fire at a Alameda Housing Authority projects; stated the State of California has allocated several million dollars to California counties to help with homelessness; Alameda County will allocating $16 million to cities; based on a formula Alameda will receive $756,524 in one-time funds to help with homeless issues; options will return to Council in January; acknowledged the work and donations from the community relative to protecting citizens from the harmful air the past several days due to the Butte County fires; read a statement related to the fires and air quality and provided information for donations. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (18-647) Consideration of Mayor's Nomination for Appointment to the Library Board and Rent Review Advisory Committee. Not heard. (18-648) Vice Mayor Vella expressed her appreciation for staff's response; discussed a lead abatement litigation award; stated the City should be aware and might want to join the fight. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the litigation took nine years and cities are only being given five years to spend the settlement; discussed staff's response to the air quality; noted United Way was also accepting donations. Councilmember Oddie added his appreciation of staff's response. Councilmember Matarrese expressed his appreciation of staff's response. (18-649) Mayor Spencer thanked the City Manager for working to ensure the City receives its share of homeless funding; announced the upcoming art in City Hall reception and Midway Shelter run. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 27, 2018 17 | CityCouncil/2018-11-27.pdf |