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CityCouncil | 2019-05-07 | 13 | Councilmember Oddie stated Emma Hood is currently the best site; expressed concern about process; stated details should be raised in a staff report for Council deliberation not on the spot with limited time for discussion. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council needs to hear back from the School Board after their meeting next week; Emma Hood is the site to focus on; a contingency plan is a good idea; Thompson Field has many moving parts for a project site; Alameda Point project sites rely on infrastructure that will result in a delay and the need is now; Alameda is under-served; the project will be made as perfect as possible; there is a limited budget; outlined the reasons for utilizing a subcommittee; questioned if Council is amenable to the City building and maintaining the pool. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he expects to have Council discuss the MOU; the goal is to have initial feedback to provide the School Board and staff. (19-278) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a motion is needed to extend Council speaking time. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of waiving the rule limiting Councilmember comments. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote 5. *** Councilmember Oddie stated that he understands urgent decisions need to be made in regard to the repair schedule; many of the urgent decisions have passed; stated three out of five Councilmembers are not allowed to attend subcommittee meetings; the purpose of the subcommittee has expired; the community and the majority of Council should have an opportunity to weigh-in on details. Councilmember Vella stated that three members of the School Board have not been able to weigh-in; one joint Council and School Board meeting should occur; that she would like analysis from staff about finances related to components of what the transfer would look like; Emma Hood requires hearing from the School District first; staff will relay the School Districts' wishes to Council; information can be relayed to Council from staff. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the upcoming budget meetings will include costs for a new pool. The City Manager responded the cost has not been included in the upcoming budget; stated Council may provide direction at the upcoming workshop; a temporary cost will be included in the budget this year or next year; the long term costs will not be included; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 7, 2019 12 | CityCouncil/2019-05-07.pdf |