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CityCouncil | 2020-11-17 | 7 | forth other than the funding already received; the draft letter serves different purposes; funding matters need approval from the full Commission; everyone needs to work on effective communication; noted ACTC staff was unaware about how much Coast Guard engagement has occurred; stated a letter is expected from the Coast Guard soon. Councilmember Vella inquired whether the policy committees will provide a recommendation supporting the project. Ms. Lengyel responded in the affirmative; stated there are subcommittees of the full Board; the Board is made up of 22 elected officials in Alameda County; the committees hear items and make recommendations to the full Commission. Councilmember Vella inquired whether the matter will have to be provided with some sort of recommendation in order for the matter to go to the full Commission, to which Ms. Lengyel responded in the affirmative. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted that she is lobbying her committee. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is an option not to have the horseshoe. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded there is an option; stated the option will not be as fast due to the bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is curious about the process; noted that the letter was reviewed by the Transportation Commission at a public hearing and modifications were made; the letter was then agendized for the current meeting for Council review; stated a non-Council discussion occurred and a revised letter has been provided in a non- transparent process. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the letter submitted in the Council packet was updated in a manner not intended to not be transparent; an urgent request was submitted with concerns about asking the Commission for funding with ACTC being the lead agency for the estuary crossing project; Council could have provided wordsmithing at the meeting; stated that she wanted the updated language to be provided to Council and members of the public; technical points needed to be corrected for a more accurate letter. Councilmember Oddie expressed concern about the changes not coming before Council to be made rather than a unilateral decision to change the letter; stated many people in the community have raised concerns in correspondence and part of Council's role is to evaluate the concerns and decide together as a Council; noted that he is unsure whether the letter update follows the spirit of the Sunshine Ordinance. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the matter could have been continued to another date and time; the matter is time-sensitive in order to make the January 2021 meeting; Council will be able to discuss the matter after public comments are made. Special Meeting Alameda City Council November 4, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-11-17.pdf |