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CityCouncil | 2021-03-30 | 23 | Under discussion, Councilmember Herrera Spencer started the information she has shared is public information; the map is information shared as an attachment to an agenda item; members of the public have had a Zoom conversation; Council makes and votes on plans; any changes to the plan need to go to Council in open session; all information shared is public information and is not illegal; she is disappointed to have a Councilmember make such a statement; expressed support for educating the public on matters shared as public information; stated a plan for Jean Sweeney Park was voted on by City Council; discussions are taking place via Zoom as well as at the Recreation and Parks Commission; the map is shown as revised park boundaries; input is being sought for less park area, which contradicts the plan approved by Council; she opposes the motion. On the call for the question the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Councilmember Knox White inquired whether any actions have been reported out regarding the matter. The City Attorney responded in the negative; stated all report outs from Council have been that staff has provided information and Council has provided direction. Councilmember Knox White inquired whether there have been reports out about changes to park boundaries or uses, to which the City Attorney responded in the negative. Councilmember Knox White stated it is fair to assume that until such report is made, no decisions have been made. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (21-196) Mayor's Nominations for Appointments to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and Recreation and Park Commission. Not heard. (21-197) Councilmember Herrera Spencer announced a vigil is held tomorrow; the vigil is two parts: a Zoom meeting at 5:15 p.m. and an in-person vigil at Chochenyo Park. (21-198) Vice Mayor Vella made an announcement regarding the Alameda County Healthy Homes meeting; stated that she forwarded the meeting Power Point presentation to the City Manager; discussed a Hospital Liaison Committee meeting. (21-199) Councilmember Knox White stated the City Council and School Board Subcommittee met last week; outlined the issues which were discussed: a joint program is being put together to start education in schools and within the community around indigenous ancestors and the impacts of colonialism; ideas will be brought back to the subcommittee, which will be brought back to the School Board and Council; discussed an update on mental health services. (21-200) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a funding request for mental health services will be reviewed in the budget presentation in May; made an announcement regarding a meeting Continued March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 23 March 30, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-30.pdf |