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CityCouncil | 2019-03-19 | 10 | Launch Facility in the Amount of $1,450,000 from the Division of Boating and Waterways, Harbor and Watercraft Revolving Fund and Authorize the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Manage the Grant Agreement.' Adopted. (19-168) Resolution No. 15510, "Endorse Declaration of a Climate Emergency and Request Regional Collaboration on an Immediate Just Transition and Emergency Mobilization Effort to Restore a Safe Climate." Adopted. The Climate Action Coordinator made brief comments. Expressed support: Christy Cannon, Alameda. Suggested a property on Park Street be used as a climate action center; discussed potential additional uses for the property: Joseph Cohen, Alameda. Expressed support; urged it be followed with action, policies, procedures and plans: Lauren Eisele, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA). Urged adoption of the resolution and a local focus to end greenhouse gas emissions by 2030: Amos White, CASA. Expressed concern over sea level rise and support for the resolution: Caroline Choi, Alameda High School Student and CASA. Discussed climate change; expressed support for the resolution: Zoe Moore, Alameda High School Student. Expressed support for the resolution; discussed goals to address climate change: Jessica Robinson, CASA. Expressed support for the resolution; discussed youth being affected by sea level rise: Isabella McCracken, Alameda High School Student. Expressed support for the resolution; discussed possible environmental solutions: Kayoung Lee, Alameda High School Student. Expressed support for rooftop solar: Charles Adams, Alameda. Vice Mayor Knox White stated Council is providing input on the Climate Action Plan for the first time; the most meaningful goal is to be at zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030; the Climate Action Plan may yield a different goal; once the plan is adopted, next steps will be discussed; Alameda is the only Island city in the Bay Area and should be climate leaders; discussed subcommittee meetings; noted all staff reports going forward need to identify the climate impact of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Oddie stated the issue is a top priority for Council; the City must take Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 March 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-03-19.pdf |