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CityCouncil | 2021-06-01 | 18 | The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated if Council desires the null and void matter return before the other recommendations, feedback from Council related to whether or not the proposed changes presented are generally acceptable will be helpful. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would like to see the null and void remedy to return with language similar to Commissioner LoPilato; he is okay if staff wants to make recommendations for matters not to be included in the ordinance and adopted instead as policy; however, the full language from the Commission needs to be included along with any changes to the recommendation. The City Attorney stated staff can bring the matter back to Council within two to three months. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would like for the matter to return before the summer months due to the matter being 15 months out already. The City Attorney stated staff can bring the null and void remedy back as soon as possible. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the reference to the language supplied by Commissioner LoPilato is understood by staff The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the comments provided are attached to the staff report and is similar to the language recommended by staff. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how staff envisions moving forward in working with the OGC. The City Attorney responded staff would like to get through the null and void remedy first; stated once concluded, staff will return to the OGC to seek feedback and return to Council. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Herrera Spencer is proposing a separate vote on the null and void remedy. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded that she is happy to accept the inclusion as a friendly amendment to the motion; expressed support for the null and void remedy being brought back first. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion with the friendly amendment. Vice Mayor Vella proposed a friendly amendment of attaching the recommendations by the OGC in full in order to satisfy some of the concerns coming from the OGC. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 1, 2021 17 | CityCouncil/2021-06-01.pdf |