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CityCouncil | 2021-06-15 | 12 | Pedestrian Bridge project grant [paragraph no. 21-417 and the resolution declaring a local emergency [paragraph no. 21-418 were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Ayes; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*21-410) Minutes of the Special Meetings Held on May 8, 2021 May 11, 2021, and May 18, 2021, and the Regular Meeting Held on May 18, 2021. Approved. (*21-411) Ratified bills in the amount of $6,001, 199.84. (21-412) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Nine-Month Service Provider Agreement with Lang, Hansen, Giroux & Kidane, a California General Partnership, Substantially the Same as Exhibit 1, in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000 for Legislative Advocacy/Governmental Relations Services Relating to the Surplus Land Act. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry, the City Manager stated the previous funding was for last fiscal year; the current funding is for the coming calendar year. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired the previous approved amount, to which the City Manager responded $90,000. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated there have been changes to the Surplus Lands Act; Alameda Point is considered surplus land; the City is hiring a consultant to advocate that Alameda Point not be subject to the Surplus Lands Act; properties that are subject to the Surplus Lands Act prioritize the use for affordable housing; stated that she will be voting no on the matter; she would like to see more affordable housing at Alameda Point and throughout the City; it is okay to have Alameda Point be subject to the Surplus Lands Act; the City previously approved other properties at Alameda Point being subject to the Surplus Lands Act; expressed concern about continuing to spend money opposing the Surplus Lands Act. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 15, 2021 3 | CityCouncil/2021-06-15.pdf |