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CityCouncil | 2021-01-05 | 21 | Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she could support the motion only if the meeting is finished before midnight. Councilmember Spencer withdrew her motion. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether an unheard matter continues to the next meeting. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded the meeting will end should a motion to continue not pass. Councilmember Daysog proposed the first motion be recreated with a date and time certain for the referral. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of holding the public hearing and continuing the referral to January 19, 2021. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Spencer: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Councilmember Daysog expressed support for a more strategic approach to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) in Alameda; stated that he would like more discussion around flexibility of Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) responsibilities and RHNA generally, based on changes due to COVID-19; expressed support for an accounting of small mom and pop landlords' concerns. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft outlined a call with the Alameda Chamber of Commerce; stated another city is paying a consultant $10,000 per month to locate and identify grant opportunities for State funding to help small businesses; there is good representation at the Federal and State government and contacts can be provided; expressed support for receiving State representative input; discussed the COVID-19 vaccine rollout; questioned how the State can help cities with the vaccine process; expressed support for housing legislation to return after delays from COVID-19 stated the City has received support for the Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge project; that she would like strategic support and input related to the project. Councilmember Knox White stated transportation is the backbone of the economy; expressed support for receiving support in ways to make streets safer by implementing automated safety cameras for speeding and supporting transit recovery for the region; stated that he would like to ensure transportation funding follows housing processes and infrastructure improvements; housing is desperately needed; noted support and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 January 5, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-05.pdf |