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CityCouncil | 2020-07-21 | 33 | and collaboration; the recommendations received would then be put in an unfiltered, formal report to Council; outlined the Brown Act provisions of a committee; stated the proposed process would allow more flexibility for committee members to meet informally, but still contain a formal, public process to get recommendations back to Council. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the task force will take community input or only discuss amongst themselves. The City Manager responded the steering committee will need to discuss the best way to involve the community; the process is still evolving; the committee is not envisioned to only meet amongst themselves; the committee will receive community input, but the method has yet to be determined. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired who has informed the process. Councilmember Vella stated that she has spoken to Rasheed Shabazz, Robbie Wilson and Shalom; she can provide emails and comments which have helped inform the process; she has not had specific conversations about who will serve on different committees; she has recommended people email to participate. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she met with the Alameda Youth Activists; she urged members to apply to the subcommittee; she has read about the need for representation of underrepresented people; Al Mance has expressed interest in guiding the process along with Jolene Wright. *** (20-543) Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of waiving Council speaking time. Councilmember Daysog 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. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Christine Chilcot has expressed interest in the steering committee; when she forwards emails expressing interest about being on the steering committee to the City Manager; those following the matter are natural constituents; expressed support for doing something that has not been done before. Councilmember Oddie stated that it is not up to him to decide the leaders and voices of the Black community; expressed support for staff to hear and consider those who have spoken on the matter; read a quote; stated the decision is not up to him; he will take a step back and listen; the timing is not what matters; the impact matters; he will not be critical and will use his leverage and power to accomplish what is being asked; Council should allow the Black community in Alameda to relay leaders and representatives. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 11 July 21, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-21.pdf |