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CityCouncil | 2018-11-27 | 9 | On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (18-642) Resolution No.15456, "Appointing Joyce McConeghey as a Member of the Library Board. Adopted; (18-643A) Resolution No.15457, "Appointing Simon Chiu as a Member of the Rent Review Advisory Committee." Adopted; and (18-643B) Resolution No.15458, "Appointing Carolyn Johnson as a Member of the Rent Review Advisory Committee." Adopted. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved adoption of the resolutions. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (18-644) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 30-5.15 of Chapter XXX (Zoning Ordinance) to Adopt New Bird-Safe Building Standards and Update Outdoor Lighting Regulations Consistent with Dark Skies Standards. [The proposed amendment is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15305, 15307, and 15183.] Introduced. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director gave a brief presentation. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated the Audubon Society proposes new buildings over 35 feet in height with over 50% of the façade glass would be subject to new standards; the amendment requires replacement of existing windows over 12 feet to be subject to the ordinance Mayor Spencer inquired if the issue was presented at the Planning Board, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative; stated the Planning Board's goal was not to impede homes from being rehabilitated. Mayor Spencer inquired if multiple windows exist on one wall of a residence and one window must be changed due to damage, can the one window be replaced without meeting the bird safe regulations, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 27, 2018 7 | CityCouncil/2018-11-27.pdf |