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CityCouncil | 2021-02-16 | 6 | Power from the Central Valley Project, Beginning Calendar year 2025; and Authorize the General Manager of Alameda Municipal Power to Execute the Base Resource Contract. Accepted. (21-096) Recommendation to Approve the 2021-22 Legislative Agenda for the City of Alameda. Vice Mayor Vella questioned whether it is possible to add support for Senate Bill (SB) 271; stated the legislation is being carried to remove the requirement of Sheriffs having a law enforcement background prior to running for office; noted the process is public and the voters should decide on candidates. Urged Council to add SB 271 to the priority list; stated that he submitted a resolution for support; there is a large organization of over 41 organizations representing thousands of Alameda residents; the matter is about local control; noted the State mandate narrows the pool of Sherriff candidates; noted many elections go uncontested; stated 49 out of 50 Sheriffs are white males; expressed support for a more broad pool of candidates; the bill does not preclude people with a law enforcement background from running; however, it does allow for those without the law enforcement background to add a different perspective: Brian Hofer, Alameda, Secure Justice. Vice Mayor Vella stated draft letters have been sent and she confirmed Council may take action on the addition. Councilmember Knox White expressed support for SB 271 bring added to the priority list; stated that he would also like to add SB 314, which would allow for maintaining some of the COVID-19 rules which have loosened Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) in restaurants to continue to provide alcoholic beverages in parklets; the addition would allow for economic strength and support in the business districts; noted Alameda's business districts are supportive of the matter; stated there is no economic development legislative agenda, which he would support staff reviewing; stated finding bills supporting economic rebound will be important. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for not using the term Island in reference to Alameda; stated that she would prefer to use across the City instead. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the Brown Act allows the two legislative items to be added; whether a vote can occur for SB 271 separately; expressed support for the status quo in relation to SB 271. The City Attorney responded the matter has been broadly agendized to allow for Council discussion and support of a wide range of bills and is intended for the ability to add or subtract as necessary. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like more specificity under the infrastructure and transportation section of the draft legislative agenda; expressed support for Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 February 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-02-16.pdf |