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CityCouncil | 2021-05-04 | 3 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY-MAY 4, 2021--7:00 - P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Knox White, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Herrera Spencer arrived at 7:09 p.m. The meeting was conducted via Zoom] Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES (21-282) The City Clerk noted that the Greenway Golf ordinance [paragraph no. 21-311 was withdrawn and would not be heard. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (21-283) Proclamation Declaring May 2021 as Affordable Housing Month. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (21-284) Zac Bowling, Alameda, discussed Public Comment procedures for Council Meetings, the Brown Act and Oral Communications at a previous meeting; stated each member should be afforded an opportunity to speak on non-agenda items prior to the conclusion of the meeting; if meetings continue to be abruptly ended, there will be an issue with the Brown Act; the matter has been brought to other cities' adjournment proceedings; outlined Assembly Bill (AB) 339. (21-285) Erin Fraser, Unbundling Police Services Subcommittee, stated that he wishes the Council had not ignored recommendations made by the Subcommittee; discussed recommendations made by the Subcommittees and Mario Gonzalez; urged Council to take action at the May 8th Special Meeting; stated any action taken will not bring Mr. Gonzalez back. (21-286) Gaby Dolphin, Alameda, submitted a proposed resolution; urged Council to immediately act in relation to the insurrectionist attack on the Capitol January 6th. stated regional problems affect Alameda and cannot be solved by Alameda alone; urged the City request the State Attorney General to determine whether there is cause to believe the Oathkeepers operate within the Alameda County Sherriff's department and whether the department engages in unconstitutional or unlawful policy and practice in use of force. (21-287) Bob Walsh, Bird Shared eScooters, stated shared scooter programs help reduce private car trips, support local businesses and reduce carbon footprints; shared electric scooters are safe, enjoyable and could offer a socially-distanced way to take medium and short ranged trips throughout Alameda during COVID-19; shared scooters have a dramatic, positive impact on local businesses; discussed a study about offsetting greenhouse gas Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 4, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-04.pdf |