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CityCouncil | 2019-12-03 | 13 | to help inform Council; expressed support for due process. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is difficulty in asking the City Attorney to make the recommendation when a Councilmember has been identified as violating the Charter; expressed support for the language stating "Council appointed special counsel;" stated outside counsel is a protection; special counsel is used as a consultant, not as a delegation of authority; those seeking reimbursement should consult a lawyer as a safeguard. Vice Mayor Knox White proposed: "the Council shall not be precluded from making a finding." Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the statement should be made in the affirmative; provided edits to the statement and recommended: "Council shall retain the authority to determine." Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for the language. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft proposed edits to the last sentence: may consult with Council appointed special counsel to provide necessary advice.' Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the term Council will be included in the sentence beginning with: "to the extent.. " The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the latter portion of the policy makes it clear the Council retains jurisdiction to act. Vice Mayor Knox White moved adoption of the resolution, as amended. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. [Absent: Councilmembers Oddie and Vella - 2.] *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:34 p.m. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (19-675) The City Manager announced the upcoming holiday sing-along at Mastick, Mayor's Tree Lighting, and a hot cocoa crawl. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 3, 2019 11 | CityCouncil/2019-12-03.pdf |