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CityCouncil | 2019-03-05 | 17 | (19-139) Joe Loparo, Alameda Chapter of Bay Association of Realtors, announced an application process for a scholarship has been opened; stated $28,000 was awarded last year; the application period is open from now until May 5th; interested applicants can visit: www.bayeast.org/foundation; the minimum award is $1,500 per person. COUNCIL REFERRAL (19-140) Briefly Discuss as a Council, the Logistics, Goals, and Vision Surrounding the March 16, 2019 Priority Setting Workshop. (Councilmember Oddie). Councilmember Oddie made brief comments regarding the referral. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Public Information Officer forwarding information from Management Partners that notes items for the upcoming workshop; outlined e-mail details. Councilmember Oddie stated he has met with Management Partners and shared his priorities but a discussion has not been had related to staff being present; expressed concern about the decision to hold the workshop outside of Council Chambers and agendizing the workshop. Councilmember Daysog stated the idea of a priority setting workshop is fantastic; inquired if Councilmember Oddie has suggestions for Council to consider; stated the issue is not about what is going to be discussed, but how items will be discussed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the workshop is meant to give Council a chance to meet and discuss concerns and desires moving forward; the Council has accomplished a lot in two months, but the workshop will be better with input forwarded to workshop facilitators. Councilmember Oddie stated an envisioning process should have been held by Council; expressed concern about the workshop planning process; stated that he was not involved in the decision making process. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she met with Management Partners; discussed a previous Council workshop; stated the new City Manager will be in attendance to learn more about Council's priorities. Councilmember Vella stated the current Council is performing differently than the previous one; it is helpful to discuss why a priority setting workshop is being held for transparency sake; having a brief conversation about how the workshop will be run is helpful; the detriment to being a part-time Council is not spending much time together as a body and being able to have esoteric conversations about priorities; staff presence will be helpful to provide context and background information; inquired whether staff would not be present to take notes and provide feedback, whether this is the first of a series of workshops; how Council will relay items to staff if the workshop is not taped. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 March 5, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-03-05.pdf |