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CityCouncil | 2020-06-02 | 2 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY- - -JUNE 2, 2020- -6:59 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:14 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmember Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: The meeting was conducted via Zoom.] Absent: None. AGENDA ITEMS (20-362) Urgency Ordinance No. 3281, "(A) Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency in Response to Civil Unrest; (B) Ratifying the City Manager's Decision to Order a Curfew on June 1 and 2, 2020 (Ending at 5 a.m. on June 3); (C) Provide Direction Extending, Modifying, or Discontinuing the Curfew; and (D) Authorize Staff to Take Further Action to Implement This Declaration.' Adopted. The Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation. The City Manager stated the issue is difficult; restricted rights cause serious issues that need to be looked at carefully; he recommends Council provide narrow direction. The City Attorney stated that he has reviewed the legality of the City Manager's declaration and that it is fully compliant with all applicable laws. Councilmember Daysog stated that he received a letter; inquired the City's response to people who can only shop after 8:00 p.m. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether businesses are also covered by the curfew. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated businesses will not be open after 8:00 p.m. Councilmember Oddie inquired the interplay of the City's curfew expiring while still under the County curfew. The City Attorney responded unless the County order changes or a judicial decision alters the order, the County order purports to apply to all incorporated cities and unincorporated County areas; stated the County order would still apply within the City of Alameda; an 8:00 p.m. curfew would still apply even if Council discontinues the local curfew. Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 2, 2020 1 | CityCouncil/2020-06-02.pdf |