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CityCouncil | 2019-04-02 | 22 | (19-204) February 2019 Topic Brief on Climate Action and Embodied Emissions. [Informational Only] (Councilmember Oddie) Councilmember Oddie briefly discussed the topic brief. (19-205) Vice Mayor Knox White made an announcement regarding an Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) meeting that he attended discussing proposed BART changes and a new proposed agency; discussed adoption of the legislative work plan, including Assembly Bill AB1487 to form a regional housing agency. (19-206) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed the League of California Cities Housing and Economic Development Committee meeting; stated that she met with Senator Skinner regarding the bill; announced that she attended the opening of Everett Commons and the opening of Littlejohn Park; discussed the Census 2020 Steering Committee and an upcoming CASA Compact meeting. (19-207) Status of the Emma Hood Swim Center at Alameda High School. Vice Mayor Knox White provided an update. (19-208) Review and Discuss Charter Amendment Timeline and Issues Proposed by the Council Subcommittee. Vice Mayor Knox White and Councilmember Daysog gave a brief presentation on the list of items. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Vice Mayor Knox White stated the timeline can be discussed separately or congruently with the topics; Councilmembers run for office every two years and timing can be difficult; outlined the upcoming primary election ballot costs and potential dates; stated the process is a rough draft for updating the charter. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the League of Women Voters (LWV) has been notified, to which Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the affirmative. The City Clerk noted there are prohibitions to the March 2020 election; Council pay and the Auditor and Treasurer positions are among the prohibited items, which would push to the November 2020 election. Councilmember Vella stated Section 2-9 relates to pregnancy; if placed on bed rest, Alameda Hospital does not have the capacity for labor and delivery; therefore, a pregnant Councilmember would be forced to leave the Island causing an effective vacancy; requiring Council approval for pregnancy related items is demeaning; expressed concern in relation to the Auditor and Treasurer positions not being held to the same standards as Council; stated maternity leave for Councilmembers at 30 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 April 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-04-02.pdf |