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CityCouncil | 2020-04-21 | 5 | slim down the conversation; stated there is no specific language ready to place on the ballot; feedback is desired; expressed support for having the item related to Council pay, City prosecutor and remote meetings on the May 5th meeting; stated direction can be provided at the May 5th meeting for consideration of additional meetings to take place after the shelter in place order has lifted; stated tonight Council can discuss specific items to be continued to May 5th Councilmember Vella expressed support for the three items to be considered at the May 5th meeting and tabling the remainder until after the shelter in place order has lifted. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for continuing the item to May 5th to whittle down the items and make a decision for next steps on May 5th. stated more information may be available at that time. Vice Mayor Knox White stated some items such as term limits could be part of a simpler conversation; expressed support for a discussion allowing a future Council to raise pay if and when the economy is better, allowing the City Attorney's office to prosecute without approval of the District Attorney (DA), and clarifying the absence and remote meeting participation as related to parenting and family care; stated the items can then be written into ballot language after the May 5th meeting; the last meeting in June is projected to be without a shelter in place order; stated many people are submitting correspondence electronically. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated remote attendance based on shelter in place restrictions is a reason to broaden the exception. Councilmember Vella inquired whether the Subcommittee could pare down the agenda item to the items discussed by Vice Mayor Knox White if the item is tabled until a future date. Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the affirmative; stated that he and Councilmember Daysog could pare down the item and provide it to staff for the May 5th meeting. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the proposal; stated the current items are important, but not as heavy as the other items; the item is technical in nature; expressed support for paring down the item. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the Subcommittee can provide items in time for agenda publishing and whether giving direction during an agenda changes motion is appropriate. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Subcommittee has already discussed paring the item down. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the idea is to pare down items for the May 5th meeting. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 April 21, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-04-21.pdf |