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CityCouncil | 2021-05-04 | 15 | been most affected by the onerous rent control regime currently in place; he will not go into the onerous portions of the rent control regime and pines for Ordinance 3148 in ways that he previously did not; he does not see himself voting for the matter. 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. (21-308) Recommendation to Amend the Council Referral Process and Form, and the Meeting Rules Pertaining to Council Referrals and Council Communications; and (21-308 A) Resolution No. 15772, "Amending Various Sections of Resolution Nos. 15382, 15697 and 15766 to Amend the Rules of Order Governing City Council Meetings." Adopted. The City Clerk gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired when the referral process had been implemented. The City Clerk responded the process was enacted around the 2008 or 2010 time-period; stated that she will find out momentarily. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the item seems like a Council Referral placed on the Regular Agenda; questioned why the matter was not brought forth as a Council Referral. The City Clerk responded December of 2007 is when the Referral process was implemented; the current matter is similar to the February 16th item; a subcommittee of Council met and brought back a recommendation to the entire Council for consideration. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she thinks the February 16th meeting took cuts as well as this matter; the Mayor and a Councilmember decided there can be subcommittees which can get on the Regular Agenda, which she does not support; the matter should go through the Council Referral process; expressed concern about substantive issues raised to significantly reduce the amount of time spent on Council Referrals, public comment and Council Communications; stated oftentimes a Councilmember will respond or comment multiple times; Councilmembers are making serious changes in the public communication portion and how Council conducts business; she thinks it is sad that meetings are getting to the point of not being transparent and greatly limit participation; it is unfortunate to have a possible majority of Council want to slash time that Councilmembers and the public get to have as an opportunity to speak; she will not be supporting the matter. Vice Mayor Vella stated Council has standing committees specifically to deal with the matter; the committee started months ago in terms of ensuring meetings are running smoothly so Council can get through agendas and address issues which are part of regular City business and are time-sensitive; she appreciates the work the standing Council subcommittee has put in; it seems as though some Council Referrals are based on Council Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 May 4, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-04.pdf |