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CityCouncil | 2020-01-07 | 14 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern for adding fees; stated the minimum wage increase is diminishing profit margins for local businesses and restaurants; expressed support for other options to fund enforcement; noted Alameda Theatre uses reusable foodware items. Councilmember Vella inquired whether the fee for single use cups is $0.25 per cup, to which Councilmember Oddie responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Vella stated the fees can add up quickly and have the possibility of being punitive to the business; noted other jurisdictions and businesses offer a credit to those who bring in their own bag, while others charge if a bag is provided; stated the business should be able to decide which option works; collecting for enforcement causes payment for violations. (20-024) Councilmember Vella discussed the Lead Abatement meeting and discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency; expressed appreciation for the City's Code Enforcement Inspector's efforts. (20-025) Vice Mayor Knox White discussed the upcoming AC Transit Inter Agency Liaison Committee meeting; noted a determination in December revealed that Alameda's data was not shared by Vigilent; discussed Emma Hood Swim Center, Recreation and Parks Commission discussing staffing discussion and Boards and Commissions providing input on staffing. (20-026) Councilmember Oddie made an announcement regarding the Health District Subcommittee meeting; discussed unsticking red tape with Caltrans. (20-027) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft made announcements regarding a meeting with a Caltrans District Director, a meeting with the Port of Oakland Executive Director, two menorah lightings, being a shopper at a toy drive, serving dinner at the Alameda Warming Center, and a press conference supporting Senate Bill 5. ADJOURNMENT (20-028) There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Alameda resident Paul Mauler and Art Shanks, Cypress Mandela Center, at 9:33 p.m. Councilmembers Oddie and Vella made brief comments about Mr. Shanks. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 January 7, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-01-07.pdf |