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CityCouncil | 2021-03-30 | 18 | Councilmember Daysog stated the characterization sounds right; the matter is not urgent and is important. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the interpretation means the Referral will not bump up to the top of the staff's to-do list; stated that she would like a more substantive review for the matter. Councilmember Daysog stated that he is not asking the City Manager and City Attorney's Office to put something together in three months; he does not want to wait 18 months or 2 years; it is an opportunity to engage residents in a well-articulated manner to beautify areas similar to Berkeley and Oakland. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern about not having a legal analysis; stated that she would like a legal analysis and cost implication to accompany the matter if it returns. Councilmember Daysog stated Councilmember Knox White's points are valid; expressed support for the City Manager and City Attorney providing a professional assessment relative to the comments raised Councilmember Knox White. Councilmember Knox White stated that he will not support the current motion; expressed concern about sending staff off to start yet another program; there are already existing plans that would fit this type of program. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is a way to meld the concerns with the proposed motion. Councilmember Daysog stated that his interpretation of the motion is that the points raised by Councilmember Knox White are valid and should be evaluated along with the City Manager and City Attorney evaluating the Berkeley and Oakland's plans; the idea is to get volunteers to do things in a well thought-out manner, taking into account the legal issues. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she thinks Councilmember Knox White is stating that some of the proposal falls under the things the City is working on already. Councilmember Knox White stated that is true; expressed concern about directing the creation of a new program; stated that he would be willing to support the motion if it changes from the Referral to incorporating the matter into other programs and plans which are already being developed. Councilmember Daysog stated the motion would include Councilmember Knox White's view, but also directs the City Manager to evaluate a program on a standalone basis as well; he trusts the City Manager can evaluate both things and come up with his recommendations and the City Attorney can come up with analyses as well; the original motion is separate from Councilmember Knox White's idea; however, he is still willing to have the City Manager evaluate the beautification recommendation through the lens raised by Councilmember Knox White; expressed support for ways to engage volunteers and for the City Manager to evaluate the possibility of a program similar to the City of Berkeley. Continued March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 March 30, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-30.pdf |