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CityCouncil | 2020-05-05 | 11 | On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Absent; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4; Absent: 1. (20-292) Recommendation to Accept 2020 Annual Report on the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP). The Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation. Public Comment Read Into Record: Discussed the significant achievements the annual report shows; urged Council to continue to prioritize efforts in mitigation and adaptation, prioritizing the hiring of the Sustainability and Resilience Manager, and keeping Alameda on the climate-safe path: Ruth Abbe, CASA. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated fewer cars on the road has yielded cleaner air and improved air quality. Councilmember Vella moved approval of the S. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (20-293) Recommendation to Provide Direction on Potential Measures Amending the City Charter. Vice Mayor Knox White gave a brief presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council is voting on providing a raise in Council pay. Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the negative; stated the proposal will allow a future Council to vote on a raise after January 1, 2023, which is after current Councilmember finishes their current terms. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the item goes to the voters, to which Vice Mayor Knox White responded voters will set the maximum; stated the result will not go into effect until January 1, 2023. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the items are proposed ballot measures. Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the affirmative; stated Council would be directing staff to draft ballot proposals to come back in June or July for further Council discussion and determination about whether or not to place a measure on the ballot; then, the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 5, 2020 11 | CityCouncil/2020-05-05.pdf |